Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Tweed Heads South

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.

Tweed Heads South 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 Tweed Heads South 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.

Fulfilling Your Digital Dreams: COLETEK's Commitment to Tweed Heads South and Beyond

Nestled in the heart of the Northern Rivers, Tweed Heads South is a thriving hub of commerce and community. As a local business owner or startup, you know how important it is to have a trusted partner by your side – someone who understands your unique needs and goals. That's where COLETEK comes in, proudly serving businesses in Tweed Heads South, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia, and across the nation.

We're not just another digital agency; we're a locally rooted, Australian company with a deep understanding of the local market. Our team has spent years honing their skills and expertise, fueled by our passion for empowering businesses like yours to reach new heights. By having your back, we ensure that you receive tailored support that addresses your specific challenges and opportunities.

With COLETEK by your side, you can trust that you're in good hands. Our national reach allows us to connect with top-tier talent and innovative thinkers from coast to coast, ensuring that our solutions are cutting-edge and effective. At the same time, our local presence means we genuinely care about the well-being of Tweed Heads South and its community.

We've earned a reputation for being reliable, responsive, and results-driven – qualities that are music to the ears of any business owner looking for a trusted partner. Our team is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve, continuously investing in education and training to ensure our expertises remain unmatched.

By choosing COLETEK, you're not just getting a digital solution; you're gaining access to the expertise, insights, and connections that can propel your business forward. Whether you're looking to scale operations or simply need support for your growth plans, we're here to guide you every step of the way.

We're proud to call Tweed Heads South our home, and we're committed to being a positive force in the community. Join forces with us, and discover how COLETEK can help you achieve your digital dreams. Don't hesitate – take the first step towards transformation today!