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How can I reach the control panel in the power plant?

  • 1 of 11: You first need to get rid of the old man.  He won't let you do anything while he's around.
  • 2 of 11: The panel's locked, and there's no way that you're going to find a key.
  • 3 of 11: But you can perhaps force the panel off.
  • 4 of 11: Notice that there's a light bulb above the panel.
  • 5 of 11: Look around for a while.  You might be able to find something that will help you here.
  • 6 of 11: In case you didn't know, Joey can analyze things if you give them to him.
  • 7 of 11: You'll find something in the storeroom in the factory that you can use to solve this puzzle.
  • 8 of 11: The putty is really plastic explosive.
  • 9 of 11: You can detonate it in the light socket.
  • 10 of 11: Turn off the switch near the panel and take out the light bulb.  Then put the putty in the socket (make sure the switch is off).
  • 11 of 11: Turn the switch on, and the panel will be blown open.