hardware system

Small component carrying the magnetic read/write element.

Aerodynamic bearing effect supporting a flying head.

Bearing supporting the spindle motor.

Shaft rotating hard-drive platters.

Multiple magnetic platters mounted together.

Ramp where heads rest when parked.

Mechanical structure parking HDD heads.

Assembly containing multiple drive heads.

Circuit amplifying tiny signals from HDD heads.

PCB controlling hard-drive electronics.