Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Hillsborough

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.

Since its inception in 2001, COLETEK has established itself as a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company of great repute. Our team prides itself on delivering innovative solutions to businesses operating in Hillsborough, New South Wales, Australia, and beyond. We're proud to call this region home, and our presence enables us to provide unwavering support to local organizations. When you're looking for a trusted partner to elevate your Hillsborough-based business, COLETEK is well-positioned to serve as a trusted collaborator. Our multidisciplinary expertise spans engineering disciplines, ensuring that we can effectively address the unique needs of companies serving Hillsborough, New South Wales, Australia. We've honed our skills through extensive project experience across various industries, empowering us to bring unparalleled reliability and capability to your doorstep. COLETEK's national reputation has been built on a foundation of innovation, trust, and dedication. Our expertise isn't limited to any particular industry or sector; instead, we focus on empowering businesses in Hillsborough, New South Wales, Australia with bespoke solutions that drive growth and success. What sets us apart is our commitment to collaboration, ensuring that every project aligns with your unique requirements, goals, and vision for your Hillsborough-based business. By combining our expertise with a deep understanding of the local landscape, we consistently deliver outstanding results. If your organization is based in or serves the region surrounding Hillsborough, New South Wales, Australia, you can rely on COLETEK as a trusted partner to help overcome challenges, seize new opportunities, and bring innovative solutions to life. Our door is always open – literally and figuratively – for conversations about how we can support your endeavors.