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.