A shock test apparatus for evaluating the shock performance of individual disc drive components includes a base portion and a top cover connected to the base portion to define an interior volume. First and second disc drive components are secured within the interior volume of the apparatus to engage one another in the absence of a shock event. A shock pulse generator includes an actuator for imparting a shock pulse to one of the disc drive components. A second shock pulse generator can be used to impart a shock pulse to the second disc drive component. Measurements are made of both the shock imparted to the disc drive components and the interaction between the first and second disc drive components during the shock event.
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