Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Mallan

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 a trusted national engineering and product development company, COLETEK is proud to serve businesses across Mallan, New South Wales, Australia. Since our establishment in 2001, we have built a strong reputation for delivering innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of local industries. At COLETEK, we take pride in our multidisciplinary approach, combining expertise from various engineering disciplines under one roof. This allows us to tackle complex challenges and develop tailored products and services that drive business success. Our teams, based in Mallan, New South Wales, Australia, work closely with clients to understand their requirements, providing bespoke solutions that enable them to stay ahead of the competition. What sets COLETEK apart is our commitment to reliability, collaboration, and capability. We believe that every project has its unique characteristics, and we tailor our approach to meet the specific needs of each client. Whether it's a small startup or an established business, we strive to provide exceptional value through our expertise and dedication. Serving businesses across Mallan, New South Wales, Australia, is at the heart of what we do. We understand the region's unique challenges and opportunities, having operated throughout for many years. As such, we are well-positioned to support local companies in achieving their goals. Our experienced teams are knowledgeable about the regional landscape, ensuring that our solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of businesses in Mallan, New South Wales, Australia. COLETEK is more than just an engineering and product development company – we're a partner for business success. By working closely with local companies, we enable them to stay ahead of the curve, innovate, and achieve their goals. Whether you operate in manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, or any other sector, our expertise can help drive your business forward.