Head gimbal assembly (HGA) connector pad alignment jig
View Patent ↗A head gimbal assembly (HGA) connector pad alignment jig is disclosed. One embodiment provides an HGA testing jig for holding an HGA, the HGA testing jig including an opening at a location of the HGA connector pads. In addition, an HGA testing apparatus including a disk for testing the HGA and a controller with a plurality of pin connectors for providing control information to the HGA during a testing process. Thus, the present technology provides an alignment adjuster for adjusting the location of the pin connectors with respect to the connector pads to ensure a good electrical connection between the HGA connector pads and the pin connectors.
1. A head gimbal assembly (HGA) connector pad alignment jig comprising:
an HGA testing jig for holding an HGA, said HGA testing jig comprising:
an opening at a location of said HGA connector pads, wherein said opening is configured for visual access to said HGA connector pads; and
a clear portion disposed around said opening, said clear portion configured for visual access to said HGA connector pads and maintaining a physical barrier against contamination;
an HGA testing apparatus comprising a disk for testing said HGA and a controller with a plurality of pin connectors for providing control information to said HGA during a testing process; and
an alignment adjuster for adjusting the location of the pin connectors with respect to the connector pads to ensure a good electrical connection between said HGA connector pads and said pin connectors.
2. The HGA connector pad alignment jig of claim 1 , comprising:
a coupling link for mechanically coupling said HGA with the testing jig.
3. The HGA connector pad alignment jig of claim 1 , wherein the testing jig has a cutaway portion at said opening of said testing jig, said cutaway portion providing visual access to said connector pads.
4. The HGA connector pad alignment jig of claim 1 , wherein said clear portion having a marking thereon, said marking providing visual alignment properties between said pin connectors and said connector pads while maintaining a physical barrier against contamination.
5. The HGA connector pad alignment jig of claim 1 , wherein the testing jig has a visual magnifying apparatus in proximity to said opening to provide enhanced visual alignment capabilities between said pin connectors and said connector pads while maintaining a physical barrier against contamination.
6. The HGA connector pad alignment jig of claim 1 wherein said alignment adjuster comprises:
a manual adjuster for manually adjusting the alignment with respect to said pin connectors and said connector pads.