Abstract: An optical pick-up unit for an optical disk drive comprising a base plate secured to an optical block with an opening to enable a laser beam emitted by a laser emitter of the optical block to pass therethrough is disclosed. A support member is secured to the base plate opposite the opening and with a spring operatively secured thereto. A tracking damper is secured to the support member. A tracking support member is secured to the tracking damper and further includes a center of gravity with an insert hole formed therein. A support element extends through the insert hole and has a recess formed into each end of the support element. A pin is secured to the spring and another pin is secured to the base plate such that the pins are aligned with the insert hole and contact the support element, respectively. An objective lens is positioned over the opening and is secured to the tracking support member.