A disc drive (10) is provided with rotatable discs (18) and an actuator assembly (20) having heads (28) adjacent the discs (18). A flex circuit assembly (40) provides the requisite electrical connection between the heads (28) and the disc drive circuitry and comprises flex strips (142) routed on the actuator assembly (20) from the heads (28) and a flex (150) affixed on the actuator assembly (20). A flex support snubber (152) mounted on the side of the actuator assembly (20) has a body portion (154) with a plurality of arms (156) extending therefrom. Each pair of the arms (156) form a groove (158) so that the arms (156) are disposed above and below discs (18) while the discs (18) extend into the grooves (158). A plurality of slits (160) are interposed between the grooves (158) to support the flex strips (142) therein. An opposite end of the flex support snubber (152) curves to form a U-shaped snubber bend for turning and guiding a dynamic portion (163) of the flex (150).
