A filtering apparatus of a hard disk drive which includes an actuator to move a read/write head to a predetermined position over a disk and a flexible printed circuit (FPC) bracket installed in a corner of the base member. The filtering apparatus includes: a filter holder protruding from one side of the FPC bracket toward the read/write head; and a filter disposed in the filter holder which filters foreign materials in air flowing in the disk drive.

 
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> Apparatuses and methods for improving disk pack balancing in disk drives including methods for centering disk clamps

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