WA31273A / WA32543A / WA33203A / WA32163A / WA31083A / WA32162A 5-1
Chapter 5
DISK DRIVE OPERATION
This chapter describes the operation of
the Winner 3A WA31273A / WA32543A / WA33203A /
WA32163A / WA31083A, Winner 2A WA32162A
functional subsystems. It is intended as a
guide to the operation of the drive, rather than a detailed theory of operation.
5-1
Drive Mechanism
This section describes the mechanism of the drive.
the Winner 3A WA31273A / WA32543A /
WA33203A / WA32163A / WA31083A, Winner 2A WA32162A
hard disk drive consists of a
mechanical sub-assembly and a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) as shown in figure 5-
1.
5-1-1 Head Disk Assembly
The head/disk assembly (HDA) contains the mechanical sub-assemblies of the drive, which
are sealed between the aluminum-alloy base and cover. The HDA consists of the disk stack
assembly, rotary positioner assembly, head stack assembly, actuator latch assembly, and
base casting which includes the DC motor assembly. HDA assembly is done in a Class 100
clean room. These subassemblies cannot be adjusted or field repaired.
CAUTION: To avoid contamination in the HDA, never remove or adjust its cover and seals
Disassembling the HDA voids your warranty.
The
Winner 3A WA31273A / WA32543A / WA33203A / WA32163A / WA31083A, Winner 2A
WA32162A
products are part of a one, two and three disk product family. The
Winner 3A
WA31273A / WA31083A
contains one magnetic disk and two read/write heads and uses
both sides of the magnetic disk. The
Winner 3A WA32543A / WA32163A, Winner 2A
WA32162A
have two magnetic disks and four read/write heads, and the
Winner 3A
WA33203A
has three magnetic disks and five read/write heads.
5-1-2 Base Casting Assembly
A one piece, aluminum-alloy base casting provides a mounting surface for the drive
mechanisms and PCBA. The base casting also plays the role as the flange for the DC spindle
motor assembly. A gasket provides a seal between the base and cover castings that enclose
the drive mechanism.