Method and apparatus for a laser-welded disk drive housing

Details Method and apparatus for a laser-welded disk drive housing Method and apparatus for a laser-welded disk drive housing

2006-10-10

2006-10-10

Heinz, A. J. (Department: 2653)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Record transport with head stationary during transducing

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C360S097020

Reexamination Certificate

active

07119984

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods for laser sealing of disk drive housings. In addition, laser sealed housings are provided. Laser sealing of hard drives, allows for the disk drive assembly to be maintained in an inert gas environment.

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