Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Glendon

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 Glendon 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.

Innovative businesses in Glendon, New South Wales, Australia rely on trusted partners to drive growth and success. As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK has earned its reputation for delivering reliable solutions that empower companies to excel.

With our headquarters based in Glendon, New South Wales, Australia, we serve businesses across this region, as well as throughout Australia. Our team is comprised of passionate engineers, developers, and innovators who collaborate seamlessly with clients to create tailored products and services. By leveraging our combined expertise, we help local businesses expand their reach, streamline operations, and improve competitiveness.

COLETEK's commitment to excellence is rooted in our passion for understanding the unique challenges faced by businesses in Glendon, New South Wales, Australia. We believe that every operation deserves a customized approach that addresses its particular needs and goals. That's why we take the time to listen carefully, ask insightful questions, and develop solutions that meet and exceed client expectations.

As a seasoned partner for businesses in Glendon, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK has cultivated the skills, resources, and know-how required to deliver exceptional outcomes. We pride ourselves on our ability to think outside the box, identify creative opportunities, and implement solutions that drive results. Whether you're looking to enhance your product offerings, optimize processes, or drive innovation, we're here to support your goals.

Our people-centric approach, combined with a deep understanding of local industries and market trends, allows us to develop products and services that are tailored to the specific needs of Glendon, New South Wales, Australia-based businesses. We take pride in our ability to collaborate effectively, build strong relationships, and deliver results that matter.

At COLETEK, we're dedicated to empowering local businesses in Glendon, New South Wales, Australia to achieve their full potential. By partnering with us, you'll gain access to a team of seasoned experts, cutting-edge technology, and a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes. We invite you to explore the possibilities and take the first step towards transforming your business.