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How Data Is Read And Written On A Hard Disk?

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  • In a hard disk information / data is written on the rotating platters by the read and write heads.
  • The heads are not in actual contact with the disk they are actually slightly above the magnetic SURFACE of the platter.
  • The heads DETECTS the magnetization of the platter right below them. The actuator arm aids the heads in covering the platter area.
  • The surface is divided into MICRO sized AREAS known as magnetic domains. Every magnetic DOMAIN has a magnetic dipole which has their own field.
  • The write heads read/write by magnetizing the area. It generates a strong magnetic field for this purpose.



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