An actuator assembly including a body portion having at least one actuator arm extending therefrom is disclosed. The body portion includes a body damping assembly to control vibration modes of the actuator body. The damping assembly is coupled to the actuator body of a head actuator assembly to control vibration modes of the actuator body to reduce head positioning errors.

 
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