A thin-film magnetic head includes at least one thin-film magnetic head element with an ABS, and at least one heating means located at a position opposite to the ABS with respect to the at least one thin-film magnetic head element. The at least one heating means is energized to heat at least when the at least one thin-film magnetic head element operates.

 
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> Composite head arm assembly with thermal control of gram load
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