Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Avoca

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.

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 Avoca 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.

As a renowned multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK has earned a reputation for delivering reliable, collaborative, and innovative solutions to businesses across Avoca, New South Wales, Australia. Our history of success is built on the foundation of our trusted relationships with clients, commitment to exceptional service, and dedication to pushing boundaries.

At COLETEK, we pride ourselves on being a one-stop-shop for engineering and product development needs in Avoca, New South Wales, Australia and throughout Australia. With a strong track record of supporting diverse industries, we've developed the capability to address complex challenges, capitalize on new opportunities, and drive growth for our clients. Whether you're an established business or just starting out, we'll work closely alongside your team to co-create innovative solutions tailored to your unique needs.

Our in-house expertise spans a broad range of disciplines, from mechanical engineering and manufacturing to materials science and computer-aided design (CAD). This multidisciplinary approach enables us to identify creative problem-solving opportunities that others might overlook. By seamlessly integrating our technical prowess with your business goals, we'll help you overcome hurdles, seize market advantages, and achieve lasting success.

In Avoca, New South Wales, Australia and everywhere COLETEK operates, we're committed to building long-term relationships built on trust, integrity, and a deep understanding of the local ecosystem. We invest in getting to know your business intimately – from your values and goals to your production processes and supply chain challenges. This insider knowledge enables us to develop bespoke solutions that not only meet but exceed your expectations.

From concept to reality, COLETEK collaborates with you every step of the way, fostering an iterative process that balances precision engineering with flexibility and adaptability. We're proud to have earned a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses in Avoca, New South Wales, Australia seeking innovative, effective engineering and product development solutions.

So why choose COLETEK for your engineering and product development needs in Avoca, New South Wales, Australia? It's simple: we're dedicated professionals with a passion for delivering exceptional results, driven by our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. When you partner with us, you can rest assured that your project will receive the attention and care it deserves, from concept to launch.