diff --git a/LDP/howto/linuxdoc/Jaz-Drive-HOWTO.sgml b/LDP/howto/linuxdoc/Jaz-Drive-HOWTO.sgml
index ddcbe40a..478ccf19 100644
--- a/LDP/howto/linuxdoc/Jaz-Drive-HOWTO.sgml
+++ b/LDP/howto/linuxdoc/Jaz-Drive-HOWTO.sgml
@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@
 
 <P>If the drive doesn't show up, there's no sense booting Linux.  Power down
  the PC and Jaz drive, and check everything again.  In particular, unplug the
- cables and make sure none of the the pins are bent, then replug them and
+ cables and make sure none of the pins are bent, then replug them and
  ensure they are completely seated against the connector.  If you have
  multiple SCSI devices, make sure they all have different ID numbers, and
  that the last device in the SCSI chain is terminated.</P>