Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Safety Beach

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.

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.

At COLETEK, we're proud to be a trusted partner for businesses in Safety Beach, New South Wales, Australia and throughout Australia. Our multidisciplinary team of engineers and product developers has over two decades of experience driving innovation and delivering results. As an Australian company established in 2001, we've built a reputation for reliability, collaboration, and capability that's earned the trust of clients across various industries. We're not just experts in engineering and product development – we're also neighbors to Safety Beach, New South Wales, Australia. Our team is deeply invested in the success of local businesses, understanding the unique challenges and opportunities facing this thriving community. Whether you're a established player or an emerging start-up, our goal is to work alongside you to build innovative solutions that drive growth, improve efficiency, and strengthen your competitive edge. COLETEK has had the privilege of supporting businesses across Safety Beach, New South Wales, Australia for years, earning a reputation as a trusted advisor, creative problem-solver, and skilled engineer. Our commitment to delivering exceptional results is reflected in our strong track record of client satisfaction, repeat business, and industry recognition. By combining cutting-edge technology with local expertise, we're uniquely positioned to help you overcome the complexities facing your organization. As a major service-based economy, Safety Beach, New South Wales, Australia relies on innovative solutions to drive progress and prosperity. At COLETEK, we believe that collaboration is key to unlocking this potential. Our approach starts with listening – actively engaging with clients to understand their needs, goals, and challenges. Then, we use our collective expertise to develop custom solutions that meet the specific demands of your organization. In a rapidly changing world, it's more important than ever to work with partners who can help you navigate uncertainty and capitalize on new opportunities. COLETEK is that partner – a trusted ally based in Safety Beach, New South Wales, Australia, with the skills, expertise, and local knowledge to drive success.