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Portal 2 Hints

Chapter 3: The Return

1 of 10:
As you approach the entrance to Test Chamber 09, watch out for the malfunctioning floor panel extender that's bashing itself against the wall.
2 of 10:
In Test Chamber 10, you'll need to figure out how to lower two raised barriers so you can use faith plates to get to the exit.
- How can I lower the first raised barrier?
- How can I lower the second raised barrier?
3 of 10:
Test Chamber 11 will introduce a new device called a light bridge that you'll need to use to get around.
- How can I use light bridges to get a storage cube?
- How can I get the cube onto the big red button?
4 of 10:
As you approach Test Chamber 12, Wheatley will sabotage the entry door long enough to speak to you briefly. After that's over, enter the chamber and continue your light bridge training.
- How can I get a storage cube in here?
- How can I get the cube to the door-opening button?
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In Test Chamber 13, you'll have to deal with several turrets guarding the rooms and hallways.
- How can I get past all these turrets?
- How can I get to the next test chamber?
6 of 10:
Test Chamber 14 introduces you to the concept of relays. The laser beam needs to go through all three of the relays at once to open the exit door.
- How can I get the laser beam to hit all three relays at once?
7 of 10:
Test Chamber 15 has more of those annoying sissy-voiced turrets, including one around the first corner.
8 of 10:
Test Chamber 16 has yet more turrets, but this time you get to burn them all with a laser. Fun!
- How can I burn all the turrets?
- How can I get to the exit?
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In Test Chamber 17, you'll need to figure out how to get to the exit door after using the big red button to open it.
- How can I get the storage cube onto the big red button?
- How can I get up to the exit door?
10 of 10: The next elevator will take you to Chapter 4: The Surprise.

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