Cleaning then Recycling CPU and CMOS error message. I want to know if the CPU needs to be cleaned further if I got the message CMOS checksum error and CMOS battery failed. Do i need to do anything before I recycle this old XP computer? Thx.
Dennis
There's not going to be any personal info in CMOS. You will definitely want to clear your hard disk. If you don't want the hard disk anymore, take it apart, remove the platter(s) and put them in a microwave oven for about 4 seconds. --At least that's the fun way. Many platters are made of glass so another way
would be to just shatter them.
Another fun thing about dismantling the drive is getting at those super strong neodymium (sp?) magnets they use. Just make sure you dont get pinched by them.