Lenovo IdeaCentre Q700 - Manual (Page 40)

Hardware Maintenance Manual
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4. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the socket.
Notes
a. Note the orientation of the notches on the microprocessor. This
is important when reinstalling the new microprocessor on the
motherboard.
b. Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is
exposed. The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible.