diff --git a/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/disks/chapter.sgml b/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/disks/chapter.sgml
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@@ -2155,8 +2155,8 @@ echo "The floppy has been unmounted and is now ready."]]></programlisting>
 	  doing regular backups so there is no need to worry about the
 	  software.</para>
 
-	<para>If the hardware has been damaged.  First, replace those parts
-	  that have been damaged.</para>
+	<para>If the hardware has been damaged, the parts should be replaced
+	  before attempting to use the computer.</para>
 
 	<para>If your hardware is okay, check your floppies.  If you are using
 	  a custom boot floppy, boot single-user (type <literal>-s</literal>