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How do I start the cargo lift?
1 of 5: Ready to ride the cargo lift down to the older sections of the Black Mesa Research compound?
2 of 5: You might want to grab the ammo of the fallen guard before you do anything.
3 of 5: Find the lever that activates the lift and pull it. The lift will start to move down.
4 of 5: Jump over the railing and onto it.
5 of 5: Headcrabs will break through the vent on the opposite side of the room. Ignore them and just concentrate on getting onto the cargo lift. You will deal with the headcrabs in a minute.
