An apparatus and method for loading and offloading a read/write head from
a load ramp onto a disc are disclosed. The apparatus includes at least a
basedeck supporting a spindle motor with an attached disc and an actuator
assembly with a read/write head configured for communication with the
disc, and a load ramp positioned adjacent the disc and configured for
receipt of the read/write head. The actuator assembly includes at least
an actuator motor magnet mounted to said basedeck, an actuator body
attached to the basedeck and providing a voice coil configured for
interaction with the actuator motor magnet, and a bias feature secured to
said actuator body and configured for communication with the motor magnet
such that when the read/write head is parked on the load ramp, the bias
feature mitigates an unintentional engagement of the read/write head with
the disc.