Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Comerong Island

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've been proudly serving businesses across Comerong Island, New South Wales, Australia for over two decades. As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, we've built a reputation for delivering innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of local industries. Based in Comerong Island, New South Wales, Australia, we operate throughout Australia, working with clients from diverse sectors to drive growth and success. Our team of experts has extensive experience in engineering and product development, allowing us to take on complex projects and deliver reliable outcomes. We take pride in our collaborative approach, partnering closely with businesses like yours to understand your challenges and develop tailored solutions that address them. Our capabilities span multiple domains, including mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineering. In Comerong Island, New South Wales, Australia, we've had the privilege of working with various organizations, from small startups to large corporations. By serving these businesses and others across the region, we've gained a deep understanding of the local market and its nuances. This insight enables us to develop solutions that are tailored to our clients' needs, ensuring they receive the support they require to thrive. COLETEK's innovative approach, combined with our national reputation for trustworthiness, sets us apart as a premier engineering and product development company in Australia. Our commitment to reliability, collaboration, and capability makes us an ideal partner for businesses seeking to drive growth and stay ahead of the curve. If you're based in Comerong Island, New South Wales, Australia, or operate throughout our great nation, we'd be delighted to discuss how COLETEK can support your business goals. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes that exceed expectations. Let's build something remarkable together.