Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Waterview

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 multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001. With our team of experienced engineers and experts, we've built a reputation for delivering reliable solutions that bring real value to businesses throughout Australia. And as a trusted partner in Waterview, New South Wales, Australia, we're committed to helping local businesses thrive. As the heart of regional Australia, Waterview is a hub of agricultural production, manufacturing, and services that rely on innovation and technical expertise. Our team is dedicated to supporting these industries by providing cutting-edge engineering solutions that address unique challenges and opportunities. By partnering with COLETEK, businesses in Waterview can tap into our collective knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving skills to drive growth and success. Over the past two decades, we've developed a national reputation for delivering game-changing products and services that meet the needs of Australian industries. Our team has worked with some of the country's most prominent organizations, from top-tier manufacturers to innovative startups. And as we continue to evolve and adapt to changing market conditions, we're committed to serving businesses across Waterview, New South Wales, Australia and throughout the nation. What sets COLETEK apart is our passion for collaboration and capability. We don't just bring our technical expertise to the table; we work closely with clients to understand their unique needs and goals. Whether it's product design, testing, or manufacturing, we're dedicated to delivering tailored solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. For businesses in Waterview, New South Wales, Australia looking for a partner that can help them drive innovation and growth, COLETEK is the ideal choice. Our team has the skills, expertise, and local knowledge to support your organization's needs, from conceptualization to delivery. We're proud to operate throughout Australia, including Waterview, New South Wales, Australia, and we look forward to working with you.