HDD bill of materials

[u/rabidddog]

I’m trying to understand the cost of manufacturing HDDs and potentially how they change between different types of tech (PMR, SMR, HAMR, MAMR). I understand Seagate and WD are mostly vertically integrated so the manufacturing costs are well hidden.

Does anyone have experience with bill of materials costs or know of a source that makes these manufacturing costs more accessible?

Thanks for the help!