Read/Write Head - IBM 6360 Product Support Manual

Head Load
Head Load Arm Collet LED
Head Load Bail Assembly
Figure 7-10. Head Load Mechanism
When the operator handle is turned to
the closed position, the collet
actuator rod releases its outward
pressure on the head load bail assem-
bly (Figure 7-11).
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Head Load Bail Assembly
Collet Actuator Rod
Figure 7-11. Head Load Solenoid
De-activated
A head load command from the system
electronics activates the head load
solenoid. When the head load solenoid
is activated, the solenoid cable pulls
the bail assembly toward the frame
(Figure 7-12).
Head Load
/ ' Solenoid (Activated)
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Head Load Bail Assembly
Figure 7-12. Head Load Solenoid Acti-
vated
The head load arm, which is spring
loaded against the bail assembly, fol-
lows, pressing the diskette against
the read/write head.
A head load pad inside the head load
arm contacts the diskette. A badly
worn or dis torted head load pad can
cause read/write problems or head dam-
age. A head load pad repair kit for
exchanging worn pads is available.with
instructions.
READ/WRITE HEAD
The read/write head is divided into
three sections: A read/write section
and two erase sections. The erase
sections are located on either side of
the data track and erase the edges of
the data track during a write opera-
tion.
Chapter 7. Diskette Unit 7-11