Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Belmont North

If you heard your hard drive making a ticking noise, you have a hardware issue (disconnect your hard drive right away), which is costly to fix - but in most cases we can recovery your data.

1. IC Logic Board PCB
2. Motor/Spindle
3. Physical Heads
4. Heads Movement
5. Actuator
6. Actuator Arm
7. Platters
8. Protective Cover
9. Chassis
10. Firmware Examination
11. Image Repair Drive

• Level 1 - Logical: No physical damage, Logical minor file system corruption as a result of a possible windows update, user error or possible virus.
• Level 2 - Mechanical/Logical: Disk with up to 1% of bad sectors and a corrupted file system as a result of the bad sectors.
• Level 3 - Mechanical/Logical: Disk with up to 5% of bad sectors and a corrupted file system as a result of the bad sectors.
• Level 4 - Mechanical/Logical: Disk with up to 10% of bad sectors and a corrupted file system as a result of the bad sectors. Or a disk without bad sectors but with a massive logical corruption of the file system and possibly overwritten data, etc.
• Level 5 - Firmware/Mechanical/Electronic: Disk with corrupted firmware modules and with at least 1% of bad sectors and a corrupted file system as a result of the bad sectors. Or a disk without physical damage but with disk encryption applied and underlying file system corruption. This level also covers electronic faults of the board PCB.
• Level 6 - Physical/Mechanical/Firmware: clean room job for physically damaged drive with either R/W heads stiction condition, or with at least one faulty R/W in the stack. In most of the cases these drives will also show bad sectors and possibly firmware corruption and file system corruption.
• Level 7 - Physical/Mechanical/Firmware: clean room job, damaged R/W heads stack or damaged R/W Pre-amp without obvious magnetic platters damage. These jobs will be defined as recovery attempts and will require rebuilding the drive in a clean room from donor parts. Only after rebuilding the drive we will be able to assess if the data will be recoverable or not. In most of the cases these drives will also show bad sectors and possibly firmware corruption and file system corruption.
• Level 8 - Physical/Mechanical/Firmware: clean room job, damaged R/W heads stack or damaged R/W Pre-amp with obvious magnetic platters damage. These jobs will be defined as top complexity recovery attempts and will require rebuilding the drive in a clean room from donor parts. Only after rebuilding the drive we will be able to assess if the data will be recoverable or not – the success rate in these type of cases will be lower because of the magnetic platters damage. In most of the cases these drives will also show bad sectors and possibly firmware corruption and file system corruption. In some of the cases only partial recovery may be possible.
• Not Recoverable: drives with excessive magnetic platters damage – usually carved rings and highly contaminated drive chamber as a result of the carved black particles. With current technology these type of jobs are beyond recovery.

The hard drive recovery process is very complex and requires a lot of specialized data recovery engineering tools and knowledge, and level 6+ failures require a class 100 cleanroom.

At COLETEK, we're proud to be a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001. For nearly two decades, we've been serving businesses across Belmont North, New South Wales, Australia, and throughout the country. Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that drive growth and success for local entrepreneurs, small-to-medium-sized enterprises, and multinational corporations alike. As a trusted national player in the engineering and product development space, COLETEK brings unparalleled reliability, collaboration, and capability to every project we undertake. With our extensive experience and adaptability, we empower businesses in Belmont North, New South Wales, Australia, to overcome obstacles, optimize processes, and stay ahead of the competition. Our commitment to empowering innovation is what sets us apart. We understand the unique challenges faced by companies operating in Belmont North, New South Wales, Australia, and we're dedicated to helping them overcome these hurdles through tailored solutions that cater specifically to their needs. Whether it's product development, process improvement, or technology integration, our team is equipped to tackle even the most complex challenges. As a company based in Belmont North, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is deeply rooted in the local community and economy. We take pride in being an integral part of this thriving business ecosystem, working closely with key stakeholders and partners to drive growth and prosperity for the region. At COLETEK, we're passionate about helping businesses across Belmont North, New South Wales, Australia, unlock their full potential. Our expertise spans multiple disciplines, including engineering, product development, and more. We're confident that our capabilities will play a vital role in shaping the future of this vibrant community.