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The Orange Box: Portal Hints
How can I lower that lift?
1 of 11: You'll have to power it somehow.
2 of 11: Notice the energy orb that's bouncing up and down nearby.
3 of 11: Maybe it could power the lift if it was in the right spot.
4 of 11: Notice the device that's on the floor to the right of the orb's bounce route.
5 of 11: It's open and receptive-looking, so think about how to get the orb over there.
6 of 11: The orange portal is on the floor right under the orb, so where could you place a blue portal to get the orb into the receptor device?
7 of 11: How about up on the ceiling?
8 of 11: The walls in this room are portal-proof, but the ceiling isn't.
9 of 11: Take aim at the spot directly above the receptor device and fire.
10 of 11: Note that the device is shining a dim red light onto the ceiling that can help you aim.
11 of 11: After the portal is properly placed, all you'll have to do is wait for the orb to bounce into the device and power the lift.
