I'm planning to sell my motherboard, CPU, and RAM, but I have no storage devices included. I'm going to reset the CMOS battery, but I want to know if there's anything else I should do to ensure my information is completely safe.
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It's a good question to ask! Just make sure you’ve removed all storage, especially any M.2 drives that might look like they’re part of the motherboard. Always double-check your manual to be sure!
Yes, you're good! All your personal data is only stored on the storage drives like SATA or NVMe. The RAM and CPU only hold information while the power is on, so once you shut it down, there’s nothing left behind.
Honestly, you don't even need to worry about resetting the CMOS. Everything you need to do is just remove any storage devices and you’re all set!
You should be fine! Just remember that RAM and the CPU don’t store anything after the system is powered down. Unless you have sensitive BIOS settings, resetting it isn't necessary.
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