To insert a diskette into a 5.25-inch drive, hold the diskette with the label facing up and the read/write slot leading into the drive, as shown below.

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read/write slot

Slide the diskette all the way into the slot. Then turn the latch down to lock it in a vertical position. This keeps the diskette in place and enables the read/write heads to access the diskette.

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Some 5.25-inch drives have a release button rather than a latch.

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When you want to remove a diskette, first make sure the disk drive light is off. Then flip up the latch and carefully pull out the diskette. Place it in its protective envelope and store it in a proper location, such as a diskette container.

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