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[Terminator Series] Is there a way to actually stop a terminator?

Short of complete melting or crushing in a hydraulic press, is there a weak spot that you can actually do damage enough to stop a terminator of any series?
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For non-liquid metal models, the CPU is contained in the Terminator's head. The main and backup power sources are stored in its chest. Sufficient damage to either of these areas will put the Terminator down, although unless the CPU is destroyed there is a risk of reactivation.

Sufficiently powerful firearms - such as a .50 calibre anti-materiel rifle - can tear chunks out of the Terminator's endoskeleton, so a well-aimed head shot can put one down. Full-on antitank weaponry would probably do the job as well. Alternatively, if you can immobilise the terminator, simply cutting open its scalp with a knife, opening the access port with pliers, and yanking out the CPU will cause it to become completely inanimate.