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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 19, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 18, 2006
Edmun Chiansong Seng, Singapore, SG;
Aikchuan Lim, Singapore, SG;
Stephen Kowchiew Kuan, Singapore, SG;
Uttheng Kan, Singapore, SG;
Lin Nah Lim, Singapore, SG;
Det Hau Wu, Singapore, SG;
Edmun ChianSong Seng, Singapore, SG;
AikChuan Lim, Singapore, SG;
Stephen KowChiew Kuan, Singapore, SG;
UttHeng Kan, Singapore, SG;
Lin Nah Lim, Singapore, SG;
Det Hau Wu, Singapore, SG;
Seagate Technology LLC, Scotts Valley, CA (US);
Abstract
A method is provided. The method includes determining that a data sector included in a select data track is in error, the data sector in error includes at least one identified data wedge. The at least one defective data wedge in the data sector in error is located. The method also includes moving the at least one defective data wedge by utilizing at least one spare wedge on the select data track.