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How can I fix the broken door panel?
  • 1 of 9: It would help to be able to see the panel, first of all.
  • 2 of 9: You need a light source.
  • 3 of 9: The globe in the bio lab was lit. Get the light source from the globe.
  • 4 of 9: The wires for the lock are behind a cover.
  • 5 of 9: Look in the top left corner of the panel.
  • 6 of 9: Get the cover open.
  • 7 of 9: Use your screwdriver on the cover several times to pry it open.
  • 8 of 9: Two of the wires are marked in red. One is not.
  • 9 of 9: Click on the odd wire to turn it red.