Using a simple and inexpensive method, a reliable spindle motor having a
simple and inexpensive structure is afforded, in which contact failure of
the FPC does not occur even when the motor undergoes external impact. An
extending portion is provided radially outer side of an annular recess of
a base. The extending portion has a step whose radially outer side is
higher, and a through hole formed such as to pass through the base from
its inside to outside. A FPC is disposed on an upper surface of a stator.
The FPC is fixed to a lower surface of the base through the through hole.
The bending height and the bending angle of the FPC are minimized by
providing the step having appropriate height so that the FPC is not
easily peeled off even when subject to external impact.