A method for manufacturing a reader/writer is provided having a substrate
with an undercoat formed thereon. A first shield is formed over a portion
of the undercoat and a pair of reader leads is formed over the first
shield and undercoat. A read sensor is formed between the reader leads
and a first pole/second shield is formed over the reader leads. A mid
coat is formed over the undercoat and the reader leads. A second pole is
formed over and in contact with the mid coat. A lead is formed over the
second pole. A pedestal is formed over the reader lead and an overcoat is
formed over the second pole and the lead and around the pedestal. A pad
is then formed over the pedestal.