Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Koonorigan

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.

Koonorigan 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 Koonorigan 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.

Established Expertise in Koonorigan and Beyond: Enhancing Local Businesses with COLETEK

In the picturesque town of Koonorigan, nestled within the heart of Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia, local businesses are the lifeblood of the community. As a stalwart presence in this region, COLETEK is committed to supporting and empowering entrepreneurs who drive economic growth and vitality.

As a trusted companion to these local innovators, COletek has built a reputation as a reliable partner for businesses across Australia. With years of experience working alongside Koonorigan's finest, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating in this beautiful part of the Northern Rivers region.

Our commitment to excellence is rooted in a deep-seated desire to make a positive impact on the local community. By providing exceptional support and guidance, COletek equips businesses like yours with the tools necessary to succeed, thrive, and contribute to the area's ongoing prosperity.

Innovative thinking is at the heart of what we do. At COletek, we stay ahead of the curve by embracing cutting-edge solutions and collaborating closely with clients. This synergy between creativity, expertise, and local insight allows us to craft bespoke strategies tailored to Koonorigan's distinct business landscape.

We're more than just a provider of services – we're neighbors invested in the well-being of our community. Our presence is felt throughout the area, as we actively engage with regional stakeholders, participate in local initiatives, and sponsor events that bring people together. This unwavering dedication to Koonorigan's business ecosystem earns us the trust and respect of clients and peers alike.

As COletek looks to the future, we remain steadfastly dedicated to our roots in this beloved region. We're proud to call Koonorigan home and are committed to continuing our mission of empowering local businesses and enhancing the quality of life for all those who live and work here.

We invite you to discover why so many Koonorigan businesses have chosen COletek as their trusted ally in times of growth, change, or stability. Reach out today and let us show you how our depth of knowledge, national reach, and commitment to local support can propel your organization forward.