Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Southampton

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.

As we continue to push the boundaries of engineering and product development, we're proud to highlight our long-standing relationship with businesses across Southampton, New South Wales, Australia. At COLETEK, we've been a trusted partner for many organizations seeking innovative solutions to drive growth, improve efficiency, or stay ahead of the competition. Since our establishment in 2001 as a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company, we've built a reputation for delivering reliable, effective results that meet the unique needs of businesses like yours. With our extensive experience and commitment to staying at the forefront of industry trends, you can count on us to bring your vision to life. At the heart of our success lies collaboration – we take the time to understand your goals, challenges, and aspirations before designing and developing tailor-made solutions that address your specific requirements. Whether you're seeking to optimize production workflows, streamline processes, or enhance customer experiences, our team of experts is dedicated to helping you achieve your objectives. By combining ingenuity with a deep understanding of your industry and market, we've established ourselves as a go-to partner for businesses operating throughout Southampton, New South Wales, Australia. Our capabilities extend beyond mere problem-solving – we work alongside you to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive long-term success. As your trusted ally in the ever-evolving world of engineering and product development, COLETEK stands ready to assist businesses across Southampton, New South Wales, Australia in realising their full potential. Let our expertise be the driving force behind your next breakthrough – contact us today to discover how we can work together to build something truly remarkable.