Lenovo ThinkCentre Types 8288 Hardware Replacement Manual page 25

6. On the system board, release and pivot the locking lever, then pivot the
microprocessor retainer until it is open.
7. Loosen the protective cover 3 that protects the gold contacts on the new
microprocessor 2 but do not remove it. Use the vacuum pen 1 to pick up
the microprocessor then completely remove the protective cover.
8. Position the microprocessor so that the notches on the microprocessor are
aligned with the tabs in the microprocessor socket.
9. Using the vacuum pen 1 , lower the microprocessor straight down into the
microprocessor socket.
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