An object of the invention is to provide a write/read head supporting mechanism
for a magnetic disk system or optical disk system having a microactuator for effecting
a micro-displacement of a slider, wherein any electrostatic breakdown of an electromagnetic
transducer element or an optical module is prevented without detriment to the displacement
capability of the microactuator. The write/read head supporting mechanism of the
invention comprises a slider 2 provided with an electromagnetic transducer
element or an optical module, and a suspension 3. The slider 2 is
supported on the suspension 3 by way of a microactuator 4 for displacing
the slider 2. A ground region that the suspension 3 has is electrically
connected to the slider 2 by way of an electrical connecting member 8
movable and/or deformable in the displacement direction of the slider 2
by the microactuator 4.