A micro-actuator for a head gimbal assembly includes a support structure
and a PZT element. The support structure includes a bottom support
integrated with a suspension flexure of the head gimbal assembly, a top
support adapted to support a slider of the head gimbal assembly, and a
leading beam that couples the bottom support and the top support. The
leading beam includes a weak point that allows the top support to rotate
about a rotational axis in use. The PZT element is mounted between the
top and bottom supports. The PZT element is excitable to cause selective
rotational movement of the top support about the rotational axis in use.