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Hard disk drives with electrical connectors comprising a flexible circuit extending through an opening in the base and related methods

  • US 8,593,760 B2
  • Filed: 04/28/2011
  • Issued: 11/26/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/28/2011
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A hard disk drive, comprising:

  • a housing comprising a base and a cover;

    at least one disk for storage of data within the housing;

    an actuator for reading and recording of the data on the at least one disk; and

    an electrical connector comprising a flexible circuit embedded within the base of the hard disk drive and flexibly extending through an opening in the base and providing electrical contact between electronics external to the housing and one or more components within the hard disk drive.

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