How Magnets Affect Computer Disks
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One of the most commonly used Computer data storaged mediums is a
Computer Disk or a Floppy. These are used in everyday life, in either our
workplace or at home. These disks have many purposes, such as:
Storing data: Floppies can be used to store software/data for short preiods of
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.... be kept. For example: the actuall
magnetic disk inside the hard cover of the disk must NEVER be touched, the
magnetic disk inside, must be protected by the metallic sliding shield, the disk
must always be within the temperature of 50° to 140° Fahrenheit and the disk
must never be bought near a magnet! (3M Diskettes)
There are many such hazards to computer disks. Problems caused by
magnets are very common. A floppy can be damaged unknowingly if it is kept near
a magnet, that may be in ....
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