Figure 6-42. Examples of Improper
Care
and
Handling of Heads
6.21.1
LOAD
PIN
SEATING
Proper seating of the load pin is essential
to
ensure gimbaling and flying characteristics of
the ceramic slider. Examples of correct and incorrect positions
of
the load pin
are
shown
in Figure
6-43.
If any of the incorrect examples exist upon any head or
if
the gimble spring
is damaged, the
head
assembly must
be
replaced.
6.22
HEAD
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
Removal
of
a
head
is occasioned
by
mechanical damage, electrical failure,
or
for the
purpose
of
cleaning.
In
the event one
head
needs attention, it is recommended that all
heads
be
removed from the carriage, inspected, and cleaned. It is also recommended that
data stored on the lower platter
be
transferred to a cartridge prior to any head removal.
6.22.1
HEAD REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
The
magnetic head is removed
as
follows.
(1)
Disconnect the disk drive from the source of power.
(2)
Extend the drive fully forward from the enclosure.
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