Write head lapping guide about aligned to a non-magnetic layer surrounding a write pole and a method for making the same

A method, comprising:

• forming an electric lapping guide layer;
• forming a write pole;
• forming a first gap layer over the write pole, the first gap layer not covering the electric lapping guide layer;
• masking a portion of the electric lapping guide layer, and a portion of the first gap layer for defining a window over the write pole;
• removing an exposed portion of the electric lapping guide layer;
• and
• forming a bump over the write pole in the window, wherein a back end of the electric lapping guide layer and a front end of the bump are about a same distance from an expected lapped surface of a head.

A system, comprising:

• an electric lapping guide layer;
• a write pole positioned to one side of the electric lapping guide layer;
• and
• a bump formed over the write pole in a window, wherein a back end of the electric lapping guide layer and a front end of the bump are about a same distance from a lapped surface of a head.

A system, comprising:

• leads previously coupled to an electric lapping guide layer;
• a write pole positioned to one side of the leads;
• and
• a bump formed over the write pole in a window, wherein the electronic lapping guide layer and the bump are about coplanar.