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How do you properly handle a floppy disk?

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3.5" floppy: Keep the floppy disk away from magnets, static areas (TVs and some fabrics), and areas with high humidity and/or extreme temperatures.

Leave the metallic shutter closed at all times.

Preferably hold it by the edges.

Old-style floppies:

Same as 3.5" disks, but without the metal pieces and rigid shell.

Avoid the same dangers posed to the 3.5".

Avoid bending/folding the disk.

Keep it in a sleeve/cover as much as possible.

With all floppy disks.. don't touch the interior disk!

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