Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Booragul

Before reading this, disconnect your faulty hard drive now. Further use can cause more damage.

We understand how important your data is and in most cases we can recovery your lost/deleted files - even if you have formatted your hard drive.

Do you backup your data? If not, we can provide you with a backup solution.

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.

Booragul data recovery is not an IT job! It is a foresnsic job.

There are only a few locations that have the required expensive equipment (i.e. class 100 cleanroom and specialised imager): Large companies based in the cities such as Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin and Hobart that are very expensive (due to large overheads), and companies like us with a small team of talent individuals with a wealth of experience and knowledge.

Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Booragul are a small team of highly skilled engineers that are based on the Gold Coast, so our prices can not be beaten. Please be cautious of general computer repair shops offering data recovery services, since they generally just download a data recovery software program to recover the data, which is only good for software issues. Most data recovery issues are electronic or mechanical issues, so using a software data recovery program, will just cause more issues with the drive, and therefore increase the difficulty/cost of recovering your data.

For more information, please see our about us page.

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.

Colette McKervey and COLETEK: A trusted partner for businesses in Booragul, East Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia

For over 30 years, COLETEK has been a trusted partner for businesses across Australia. With our headquarters located in the heart of New South Wales, we have a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in regional areas like Booragul and East Lake Macquarie.

Situated in these beautiful regions, we've had the privilege of working closely with local business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Our team has gained invaluable insights into the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating a business in these areas. This expertise enables us to provide tailored solutions that cater specifically to the needs of our clients in Booragul, East Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia.

As an Australian company with national reach, we pride ourselves on being a reliable partner for businesses of all sizes. Our extensive network and diverse expertise mean we can offer comprehensive support across various sectors, from small startups to established enterprises.

We're not just talk - we have the track record to prove it. With years of experience and an unwavering commitment to trust and innovation, we've earned a reputation for delivering exceptional results for our clients. When working with COLETEK, you can be assured that your business will receive the personalized attention and customized solutions necessary to drive growth and success.

Our roots are firmly planted in these Australian regions, which means we're deeply invested in the prosperity of local businesses like yours. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale your operation, our team is dedicated to helping you navigate the ever-changing landscape of our region.

We're proud to be a part of this community and committed to supporting its continued growth and development. If you're looking for a trusted partner that understands the unique needs of businesses in Booragul, East Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia - look no further than COLETEK.

Contact Us today to learn more about how we can help your business thrive in this beautiful region.