Replacing The Microprocessor - Lenovo THINKCENTRE 6019 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Replacing the microprocessor

This procedure describes how to remove and replace the microprocessor.
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Important
Leave your computer turned off for at least one hour before removing the
microprocessor to allow the thermal interface between the microprocessor and
the heat sink time to cool down.
1. Open the computer cover. See "Opening the cover" on page 118.
2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the system board.