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Depending on your setup its always a good idea to check if the BIOS or UEFI password is set, and remove it before the passing it on. A computer with limited access to the firmware menu may limit the functionality of the computer for virtualization, log viewing, or even the installation of important firmware updates . If you forgot the BIOS password sometimes by removing the CMOS battery, the BIOS will automatically reset to the factory defaults and remove the password, but results may vary depending on the
Another good step is to test all the major components, as mentioned in a previous post , using different applications that diagnose RAM, CPU, battery or the hard-drive. This is fundamental to guarantee that the device is in perfect working condition. If something is faulty, you can sell the whole device for parts, tear it down and sell it piece by piece which can be very time consuming.