Load/unload system and method for maximizing disk writeable area
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Dec 26, 2006
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Mar 30, 2006
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Sep 30, 2004
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Sep 30, 2004
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A system and method for loading a head onto a specified load zone of a disk includes reading positional index information for determining a position of a pre-specified load zone of a disk. When to load a head is determined based on the positional index information so that the head will load onto the load zone, the load zone having an arc of less than 360 degrees. The head is loaded from a ramp onto the load zone at the proper time.
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