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 Kilgin?
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 Kilgin 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 Kilgin 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 Kilgin 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.
Solution Engineering for Kilgin's Unique Needs
Coletek stands at the forefront of engineering and product development in Australia, serving businesses across Kilgin, New South Wales, Australia with trusted expertise born from over two decades of experience. As a multidisciplinary team established in 2001, we take pride in our innovative approach to solving complex challenges facing local industries.
Much more than just an engineering and product development company, Coletek is dedicated to fostering meaningful partnerships that drive growth and prosperity for businesses operating throughout Kilgin, New South Wales, Australia. We're passionate about collaborating with forward-thinking organizations from various sectors – each uniquely positioned within the regional market – to deliver tailored solutions that meet their exacting standards.
As a company based in Kilgin, New South Wales, Australia, we've developed an intimate understanding of the community's distinct needs and challenges. This insight enables us to develop products and services tailored specifically for local businesses, ensuring the most effective outcomes possible. Whether you're seeking expertise in product design, prototyping, testing, or production optimization, Coletek's multidisciplinary team is equipped to handle your most pressing engineering and product development requirements.
Throughout Kilgin, New South Wales, Australia, our reputation for reliability, expertise, and collaborative spirit has earned us the trust of clients who appreciate our commitment to delivering real-world value. We're proud to have played a role in shaping regional industries through innovative solutions that boost productivity, drive innovation, and enhance competitiveness.
As you navigate Kilgin's dynamic business landscape, we invite you to partner with Coletek – a company committed to serving businesses across Kilgin, New South Wales, Australia. Let us leverage our engineering expertise, local knowledge, and national reputation to co-create innovative solutions that drive your growth and prosperity. Join forces with us today and unleash the limitless potential of your business in this vibrant region.
