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How can I change the color?
  • 1 of 7: There are card slots in both sides of the upright control panel.
  • 2 of 7: Do you have something that might fit there?
  • 3 of 7: The dead alien on the bed has the ticket.
  • 4 of 7: Look at his pocket.
  • 5 of 7: Get the access card from the alien's pocket with the only tool you have found so far.
  • 6 of 7: Use the screwdriver on the pocket and pick up a card.
  • 7 of 7: Use your new light blue card on the red side panel.