Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for South Coast

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.

COLETEK staff have seen alot in their time

Tick of Death?

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.

Why Choose Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for South Coast?

Data recovery is not an IT job. It is a forensic 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 South Coast 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.

Some of data recovery jobs by COLETEK - Hardware and Software Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for South Coast Available

Types of Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for South Coast Tests

IC Logic Board PCB
Motor/Spindle
Physical Heads
Heads Movement
Actuator
Actuator Arm
Platters
Protective Cover
Chassis
Firmware Examination
Image Repair Drive

Types of Hard Drive Failure (Forensic Scale)

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.

Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for South Coast Process

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.

Reliable Engineering Solutions for the South Coast, New South Wales, Australia

For over two decades, COLETEK has served as a trusted partner for businesses across South Coast, New South Wales, Australia. As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, we've honed our expertise in working closely with local organisations to bring innovative solutions to market. Our strong foundation in engineering and product development has enabled us to build long-lasting relationships with clients based in South Coast, New South Wales, Australia. By combining our technical prowess with a deep understanding of industry needs, we empower businesses to achieve their goals and drive meaningful change. Our commitment to reliability, collaboration, and capability has earned us a reputation as a go-to partner for forward-thinking companies nationwide. We take pride in being an integral part of the South Coast, New South Wales, Australia business landscape. We've had the pleasure of supporting companies from various sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, and technology. By fostering strong ties with local clients and understanding their unique requirements, we can deliver tailored solutions that address their challenges head-on. At COLETEK, we believe in the power of partnership and collaboration. We're dedicated to working alongside businesses across South Coast, New South Wales, Australia to develop innovative products and services that exceed expectations. Our team's expertise spans engineering disciplines, including design, development, testing, and manufacturing. We leverage this expertise to provide comprehensive solutions that address our clients' needs, from concept through to commercialisation. Throughout our history, COLETEK has remained committed to the Australian market, serving businesses across South Coast, New South Wales, Australia and throughout the nation. Our ability to navigate complex projects and deliver results has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable engineering solutions. As we continue to grow and evolve, our commitment to excellence remains unwavering. We're excited about the prospect of working with local businesses in South Coast, New South Wales, Australia to drive growth, innovation, and progress. Whether you're looking to develop new products, streamline processes, or scale your operations, we're here to support you every step of the way.

Let’s build something remarkable together.

Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for South Coast – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses

Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for South Coast – Amazing Customer Testimonials

My hard drive died with 18 months of work plus photos of my daughters 1st 18 months of life. I contemplated building a time machine to go back and document all those memories again - though I found it logistically and financially much easier to go with COLETEK. My recommendation is forget trying to build a time machine - call COLETEK.

Saul Goodwin
Property Shot Photography, Byron Bay, NSW, Australia

I recently discovered COLETEK after I accidently managed to fry the PCB on my hard drive. The drive contained 13 years worth family photos and wasn't comfortable sending it off where it could be damaged more or lost in the post. After spending hours researching and emailing different data recovery companies, I decided on COLETEK. Luke was very helpful and let me know the estimated costs up front, and was able to quickly do the repairs necessary to get my drive running like new again. I was able to back up the whole drive and the bill ended up cheaper than the original quote. I can highly recommend them and have already sent a friend to get their drive repaired too.

Jesse Bogaert
Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia