A system and method are disclosed for preventing computer storage media surface contaminant accumulation and for preventing impact-related head/slider damage. Such a system may include a component having a plurality of pads, where the component is to collect contaminants between a media surface and the component as the media and component move with respect to each other: and the contaminants are collected by the component via interaction between the number of pads and an airflow.

 
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