Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Castle Rock

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.

Located in the heart of Castle Rock, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is a trusted engineering and product development company dedicated to supporting local businesses like yours. With almost two decades of experience since our establishment in 2001, we have built a reputation for delivering reliable solutions that drive success across various industries. As a multidisciplinary Australian company, we bring together expertise from diverse fields including mechanical, electrical, and mechatronics engineering. Our team is passionate about collaboration and has a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by businesses operating in Castle Rock, New South Wales, Australia. By drawing on our extensive knowledge base, we develop innovative products and systems that are tailored to meet the specific needs of local entrepreneurs and business owners. At COLETEK, we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to changing market conditions and technological advancements. Our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures that you have access to cutting-edge solutions that can help your business stay ahead of the curve. By partnering with us, you can leverage our expertise to overcome challenges, identify new opportunities, and drive growth. As a locally-based company, we understand the importance of building strong relationships with businesses in Castle Rock, New South Wales, Australia, and across the country. We take pride in serving as an extension of your team, providing tailored support that enables you to focus on what matters most – growing your business. Whether you are seeking innovative product design solutions or strategic engineering expertise, we offer world-class capabilities that can help you achieve your goals. With COLETEK by your side, you can trust that your project will receive the attention and care it deserves, every step of the way.