Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Kayuga

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 multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, we have a proud history of delivering results-driven solutions to businesses across Kayuga, New South Wales, Australia. With our team based in Kayuga, New South Wales, Australia, you can trust that your project is in good hands. At COLETEK, we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner for innovative companies operating throughout Kayuga, New South Wales, Australia and beyond. Our expertise in engineering and product development allows us to bring a unique perspective to the challenges faced by businesses in this region. Whether you're looking to develop new products, improve operational efficiency, or drive growth through innovation, our team is equipped to help you achieve your goals. What sets us apart from other providers is our commitment to collaboration and reliability. We take the time to listen to your needs and work closely with you to understand your vision. Our experienced engineers and product developers are passionate about delivering high-quality solutions that meet real-world challenges. By partnering with us, you can be confident that your project will receive the attention it deserves from concept to delivery. At COLETEK, we're proud of our reputation as a trusted national player in the engineering and product development space. Our team has a deep understanding of the unique needs of businesses in Kayuga, New South Wales, Australia, and we're dedicated to serving this region with all the expertise and enthusiasm at our disposal. By choosing COLETEK as your partner, you can be assured that you'll receive local knowledge combined with national reach. As we look to the future, we're excited to continue building on our strong foundation in Kayuga, New South Wales, Australia. We invite you to join us on this journey and explore how our expertise can help drive success for your business. Whether you're a start-up or an established player, we believe that together, we can achieve remarkable things.