A disk drive includes a spindle motor, a pivot bearing cartridge, and a
laminated cover. The laminated cover includes a first cover layer
attached to the spindle motor, and a second cover layer attached to the
pivot bearing cartridge. The cover further includes a damping layer
disposed between the first and second cover layers for mechanically
insulating the spindle motor and the pivot bearing cartridge from each
other to mitigate vibration through the cover.