Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Bulldog

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.

Bulldog 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 Bulldog 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.

Empowering Local Businesses in Bulldog, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia

Nestled in the heart of the Northern Rivers region, Bulldog is a charming town that embodies the quintessential Australian spirit. As a local business owner or operator, you understand the importance of being rooted in your community. At COLETEK, we're committed to delivering top-notch support and expertise to businesses like yours, right here in Bulldog.

As an Australian company with national reach, we've had the privilege of working alongside countless local entrepreneurs, startups, and small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Our team is well-versed in the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating a business in this region. We take pride in being a reliable partner for our clients, offering tailored solutions that drive growth and prosperity.

COLETEK's unwavering commitment to trust, innovation, and community involvement sets us apart from larger corporate entities. By choosing to do business locally and being proactive in supporting the regional economy, we're proud to say that we're part of the fabric that makes Bulldog such a wonderful place to live and work.

From our humble beginnings as a family-owned operation in Australia, COLETEK has grown into a respected player in the national market. Our team's collective experience spans multiple industries, including those with direct ties to the Northern Rivers community. This broad spectrum of knowledge enables us to provide holistic solutions that address your specific needs and goals.

In working closely with businesses throughout Bulldog and beyond, we've developed an innate understanding of the regional landscape. We're well-versed in local regulations, infrastructure, and cultural nuances, allowing us to offer bespoke guidance that not only addresses immediate challenges but also prepares you for long-term success.

As a trusted partner in your business journey, COLETEK is dedicated to empowering local entrepreneurs like yours. Our doors are open to hearing your story, understanding your vision, and providing expert counsel that propels you forward. We're honored to be part of the Bulldog community, working tirelessly to make this region an even more vibrant and prosperous place for generations to come.