Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Cowper

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.

Cowper 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 Cowper 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.

Trusted Support for Cowper Businesses: COLETEK's Commitment to Northern Rivers Success

In the charming town of Cowper, nestled in the heart of Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia, local businesses are the backbone of our thriving community. At COLETEK, we understand that entrepreneurs and business owners in this area face unique challenges and opportunities.

As a trusted Australian company with national reach, we've had the privilege of working alongside Cowper's most dynamic and innovative entities. Our team has been proudly serving this region for [X] years, fostering long-term relationships built on mutual respect, trust, and a deep understanding of local needs. With our finger firmly on the pulse of Northern Rivers' ever-evolving business landscape, we're always ready to support emerging enterprises and established players alike.

At COLETEK, we believe that success doesn't just happen – it's the result of dedication, innovation, and a willingness to adapt. That's why our experts work closely with Cowper-based businesses, harnessing their unique strengths and goals to develop tailored solutions that drive growth and prosperity.

For local entrepreneurs, COLETEK represents more than just a provider of [X] or [Y]. We're also a trusted sounding board for ideas, a partner in times of need, and an advocate for businesses committed to making a meaningful impact on their community. By placing our clients at the forefront of everything we do, we've earned the respect and gratitude from business owners across Cowper, Northern Rivers.

As your go-to resource for expert guidance, innovative thinking, and personalized support, we're proud to be an integral part of Cowper's thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Whether you're looking to launch a new venture or take your existing business to the next level, know that COLETEK has your back every step of the way.

So why wait? Let us demonstrate our commitment to Cowper and Northern Rivers by putting our expertise at your service. From strategy to execution, we'll work in harmony with you to drive success – not just because it's good business sense, but because we believe that when local businesses thrive, their communities do too.