Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for East Lismore

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.

East Lismore 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 East Lismore 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.

Welcome to COLETEK in East Lismore, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia!

In the heart of the Northern Rivers, where creativity and community thrive, you'll find COLETEK – a trusted Australian company committed to supporting local businesses like yours. Our team has been proudly serving this magnificent region for years, and we're proud to call East Lismore home.

This enchanting part of New South Wales is filled with natural beauty, rich culture, and a strong sense of community. As businesses in the area grow and evolve, they come to rely on COLETEK's expertise and resources. We take pride in getting to know our clients personally, understanding their unique needs, and providing tailored support that helps them achieve their goals.

Our experience spans multiple industries and sectors, demonstrating our capacity for innovation, adaptability, and dedication to delivering exceptional results. As a national company with strong local roots, we're well-equipped to tackle complex challenges and capitalize on opportunities. Whether you're a startup looking to make waves or an established business seeking to stay ahead of the curve, COLETEK is here to help.

We're not just a company – we're your partners, advisors, and friends. Our door is always open to businesses in East Lismore and the surrounding Northern Rivers region. We know that trust is built on strong relationships, open communication, and a deep understanding of local needs. That's why we invest time and effort into building lasting connections with our clients.

In East Lismore, we're passionate about fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and mutual support. As COLETEK, we strive to be part of that fabric, working side-by-side with local businesses to drive growth, create jobs, and enrich the community. When you work with us, you're not just getting expert guidance – you're investing in the future of this wonderful region.

If you're looking for a trusted partner to help your East Lismore business thrive, look no further than COLETEK. We invite you to explore our services and expertise, and we look forward to connecting with you soon.