Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Barwon

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 over two decades, our team has been trusted by businesses across Barwon, New South Wales, Australia and throughout the country to deliver innovative solutions that meet their unique needs. Our experience, combined with our passion for innovation, enables us to take a collaborative approach with our clients, understanding their goals and challenges firsthand. By operating in Barwon, New South Wales, Australia, we're better equipped to serve local businesses, tailoring our expertise to the distinct demands of the region. As Barwon continues to grow and evolve, the importance of reliable engineering and product development services can't be overstated. At COLETEK, our capability has been honed through years of delivering successful projects across various industries. Whether you're a business in Barwon, New South Wales, Australia or beyond, we're equipped to provide expertise that makes a tangible impact. Through our work, we've come to understand the importance of building long-term relationships with local clients. In Barwon, New South Wales, Australia, this means taking the time to learn about your organization's specific needs and goals. We pride ourselves on being more than just an engineering and product development company – we're a trusted partner, dedicated to helping businesses thrive. In today's fast-paced business landscape, it's easy to lose sight of what really matters. At COLETEK, we believe in the power of collaboration, working closely with our clients to develop innovative solutions that drive results. Based in Barwon, New South Wales, Australia, we're well-positioned to support businesses across the region and beyond. If you're looking for a trusted partner to help your business succeed, look no further than COLETEK. Serving businesses across Barwon, New South Wales, Australia, we're dedicated to delivering exceptional engineering and product development services that drive progress.