Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Melinga

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.

COLETEK staff have seen alot in their time

Tick of Death?

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.

Why Choose Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Melinga?

Data recovery is not an IT job. It is a forensic 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 Melinga 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.

Some of data recovery jobs by COLETEK - Hardware and Software Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Melinga Available

Types of Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Melinga Tests

IC Logic Board PCB
Motor/Spindle
Physical Heads
Heads Movement
Actuator
Actuator Arm
Platters
Protective Cover
Chassis
Firmware Examination
Image Repair Drive

Types of Hard Drive Failure (Forensic Scale)

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.

Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Melinga Process

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.

Empowering Businesses in Melinga, New South Wales, Australia: COLETEK's Commitment to Excellence

As a trusted name in the engineering and product development space, COLETEK has been serving businesses across Melinga, New South Wales, Australia for over two decades. Since our establishment in 2001, we've demonstrated unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional results through collaborative efforts with local enterprises. Based in Melinga, New South Wales, Australia, our multidisciplinary team leverages cutting-edge expertise, innovative thinking, and a deep understanding of the region's unique needs. By fostering close relationships with clients, we tailor our solutions to drive tangible improvements in their operations and performance. COLETEK prides itself on its national reputation for reliability and capability. We operate throughout Australia, from regional centers like Melinga, New South Wales, Australia, to metropolitan hubs. Our expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of industries, ensuring that businesses across various sectors can confidently tap into our services. What sets COLETEK apart is our commitment to building lasting connections with our clients. We recognize that each organization has its unique challenges and goals. By working closely together, we co-create innovative solutions that not only solve immediate problems but also position our clients for long-term success. Whether you're a local business owner in Melinga, New South Wales, Australia or an entrepreneur looking to expand your operations nationwide, COLETEK is here to support your growth and prosperity. Our team is eager to collaborate with you, leveraging our collective expertise to drive meaningful outcomes that exceed your expectations.

Let’s build something remarkable together.

Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Melinga – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses

Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Melinga – Amazing Customer Testimonials

I was grateful to find Luke Cole at COLETEK in the early days of an invention idea. He was very patient and generous with information to guide me along the way. And even though I did not preceed with my project, I would still recommend his services. Thank you.

Astrid Van Ewyk
Sydney, NSW, Australia

As the proprietor a DIY environmentally pest control products business I have been more then impressed with COLETEK's design capability and professionalism in assisting to realise an idea into reality. From concept, CAD drawings, 3D modelling, alterations right through to the finished product. I am extremely happy with our new termite control product. I have no hesitation in recommending COLETEK's services.

Paul Faranda
EBC Enviro Bug Control, Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia

COLETEK have provided one to one communication throughout the development process and gone above and beyond in bringing our ideas closer to becoming a reality! Luke's expertise and knowledge with computer software and electronics is Jedi like, but what I liked most about working with him was his willingness and ability to think outside of the box.

Jarrod Stephens
Sydney, NSW, Australis

Astrid Van Ewyk
Sydney, NSW, Australia

I have been working closely with COLETEK for the past 6 years now, and I must say, it is a success story :-). I highly respect their team, they are a pleasure to work with and top skilled professionals. In addition to their top Technical service, their customer service is brilliant and it is a rare find. Their PCB repair rework skills are top notch and a rare find in this industry. I have been working in the IT industry for the past 20 years in various fields and seen it all so I can say with certainty that they are the best around and I am looking forward to keep working with them in the future.

Oded Kuznik
IT Land, Tweed Coast, NSW, Australia

We have used COLETEK on a couple of occasions and found their service to be professional and on time. We specialise in engineering and design of height safety equipment and since a lot of parts are made by casting from stainless steel we require a quick model before we proceed with the tool manufacture. COLETEK has been able to provide this quickly saving us valuable time and giving us peace of mind knowing our parts will look right when casted from stainless steel.

Jan Kroupa
Safety Roof Anchors, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Intuitive, innovative & efficient are three words that would appropriately describe the COLETEK service. Luke and the team at COLETEK have taken our concepts to the next level.

Alan Hay
Boylan Group, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Jan Kroupa
Safety Roof Anchors, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Intuitive, innovative & efficient are three words that would appropriately describe the COLETEK service. Luke and the team at COLETEK have taken our concepts to the next level.

Alan Hay
Boylan Group, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Paul Faranda
EBC Enviro Bug Control, Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia

Oded Kuznik
IT Land, Tweed Coast, NSW, Australia

Jarrod Stephens
Sydney, NSW, Australis

Founded in 2001, we are a multiple award winning, highly experienced multidisciplinary company specialising in lean product development through rapid prototyping - transforming ideas from concept to life. Our industry-leading team combines deep expertise, cutting-edge technology, and advanced equipment to validate emerging ideas—transforming them into market-ready hardware and software solutions.

Our experience dates back to the 1990s with ANU "Robotics Systems Lab", CSIRO, NICTA (aka Data61), Seeing Machines, Location Aware Technologies, and Hemisphere GPS (aka BEELINE). For over 10 years now, we've been focused on validating R&D and taking ideas to commercialisation.

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