Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Whiporie

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.

Whiporie 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 Whiporie 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.

A trusted partner for Whiporie's thriving businesses

In the heart of Northern Rivers, Australia – a region renowned for its stunning natural beauty and strong sense of community – lies Whiporie, a charming settlement that embodies the spirit of this incredible area. As a local business owner in Whiporie or the surrounding regions, you understand the importance of having a trusted partner to help your venture thrive.

At COLETEK, we're proud to be a 100% Australian-owned company with years of experience working hand-in-hand with local businesses and communities across the country. Our knowledge, skills, and passion for innovation make us a trusted ally for entrepreneurs and enterprises in Whiporie, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia, and beyond.

We believe that every business has a unique story to tell, and we're committed to helping you write yours – with your values at the forefront. Whether you're an established player or just starting out, our team is dedicated to providing personalized support and expert guidance tailored to your needs.

As a local player ourselves, we understand the importance of being present and accountable in the communities we serve. We're not a faceless corporation, but rather a partner who can be relied upon to offer unwavering support and flexibility – even when times get tough.

Ours is a philosophy built on trust: trust in ourselves, trust in our partners, and trust that the collective efforts of local businesses like yours will drive positive change and growth within Whiporie and its surrounds.

At COLETEK, we're not just experts; we're community champions. We work tirelessly to stay ahead of the curve, embracing innovation while honoring tradition – an approach that's earned us a reputation as one of Australia's most respected industry players.

The Northern Rivers region is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty, with Whiporie at its heart. As you navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by this unique environment, know that we're here to support your business goals – whatever they may be.

So why wait? As a trusted partner for Whiporie's thriving businesses, COLETEK invites you to join forces with us. Together, let's create a brighter future for our community and the region we love.