Floppy Disk Be Careful When Handling Floppies SUMMARY: Holding a floppy wrong can damage its data.   Never touch the bottom circle on the bottom of a floppy disk as this could damage the media. Also, don't touch the metal read/write window either. Hold floppy disks carefully by their top edge to help prevent damage.   Add: Del.icio.us | Digg | Furl | My Yahoo!   Discuss This Tip Print This Tip Get E-Mail When New Tips are Online Return to the Floppy Disk page.