An actuator latch apparatus for locking a swing arm of a disk drive is
described. The apparatus includes a notch provided at an end portion of
the swing arm; a latch lever rotatably installed on the base member and
including a hook formed to interfere with the notch when the actuator is
locked; a first latch pin applying a torque to the latch lever due to a
magnetic force of the magnet in a first direction; a second latch pin
extending from the latch lever; an attraction part protruded from an edge
of the yoke, the attraction part being magnetized by the magnet and
adsorbing the second latch pin when the actuator is locked; and a
solenoid coil winding around the attraction part and offsetting a
magnetism of the attraction part due to a supply of power when the
actuator is unlocked.