Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Quiera

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 highly reputable multidisciplinary engineering and product development company based in Quiera, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is proud to serve businesses across our region and throughout the entire country. Since our establishment in 2001, we have consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise and innovation, making us trusted partners for companies looking to elevate their technical capabilities. At COLETEK, we understand that every business in Quiera, New South Wales, Australia has unique challenges and objectives. That's why our dedicated team takes the time to collaborate closely with clients, offering tailored engineering solutions to meet specific needs. By doing so, we empower local businesses like yours to achieve greater success, stability, and growth. As a national company operating throughout Australia, we've had the privilege of working with diverse industries and sectors. Our extensive experience spans multiple domains, ensuring that we can draw upon valuable insights and expertise to support Quiera-based businesses. When you partner with COletek, you benefit from our collective knowledge base, allowing us to provide innovative yet practical solutions for your engineering needs. Our long history has earned us recognition as a reliable and capable partner in the Australian business community. With our multidisciplinary approach, we can handle a broad spectrum of projects, from product development to design and implementation. This versatility enables us to serve businesses in various sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, IT, and more. As you navigate the complexities of engineering and product development for your Quiera, New South Wales, Australia business, COletek stands ready to support you along every step of the way. By combining our extensive expertise with a deep understanding of local needs and expectations, we're confident that our partnership will yield remarkable results.