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

latch

read/write slot

Slide the diskette all the way into the slot. Then turn the latch down to lock it in place. This enables the read/write heads to access the diskette. (Some 5.25-inch diskette drives have a release button instead of a latch.)

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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