An airflow shroud for either a moving-slider-type or a moving-head-type
microactuator of a disk drive reduces off-track motion of a read/write
element for either a moving-slider-type microactuator or a
moving-head-type microactuator. One configuration of the airflow shroud
includes a frame portion and an attachment portion. The frame portion has
an opening suitable for exposing an air bearing surface of a slider for a
disk drive and surrounds the slider and a moving-slider-type
microactuator coupled to the slider. The attachment portion is adapted
for attachment to a suspension of a disk drive. Another configuration
includes a plate portion and a recessed portion. The plate portion is
attachable to a slider having a moving-head-type microactuator. The
recessed portion corresponds to the moving-head-type microactuator of the
slider.