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.
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 Coutts Crossing?
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 Coutts Crossing 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.
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Types of Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Coutts Crossing 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 Coutts Crossing 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.
Succeeding in Coutts Crossing: Engineering Innovation for Local Businesses
In the heart of New South Wales, Australia, businesses in Coutts Crossing trust COLETEK to drive success and innovation. As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, our teams have consistently delivered results, empowering local companies across the region.
With deep roots in engineering and manufacturing expertise, we understand the unique challenges facing businesses in Coutts Crossing. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as a trusted partner for Australian companies seeking reliable solutions. By supporting businesses throughout Australia, including those based in Coutts Crossing, New South Wales, Australia, we've developed a unique understanding of regional needs and opportunities.
COLETEK's strength lies in our ability to collaborate with local businesses, tailoring our services to meet their distinct requirements. Our comprehensive approach enables us to provide the reliability, capability, and innovation needed for your organization to thrive. Whether you're seeking expert design and development or trusted manufacturing support, we are well-positioned to help.
A long-standing presence in Coutts Crossing, New South Wales, Australia, has given us insight into the ever-evolving needs of local businesses. We serve companies across the region with confidence, leveraging our extensive experience to drive growth and success. Our passion for engineering innovation has earned a reputation as an industry leader, capable of tackling complex projects and delivering exceptional results.
We're proud to have played a role in the development of numerous successful ventures throughout Australia. By working with us, you can leverage COLETEK's expertise, drawing on our knowledge of local markets, regulations, and best practices. Our commitment to engineering innovation has prepared us for any challenge that may arise, ensuring your partnership with us is both reliable and rewarding.
Join the ranks of businesses already experiencing the benefits of working with COLETEK by contacting us today. Let us harness our expertise and innovative spirit to help you achieve remarkable results in Coutts Crossing, New South Wales, Australia.
