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I died in the Preacher's room!

  • 1 of 18: When will this happen?
  • 2 of 18: There is no way out. Your only course of action is to call for help.
  • 3 of 18: Sitting next to the door is the bell used to call everyone to church. But the bell is broken.
  • 4 of 18: The wiring for the bell may be faulty.
  • 5 of 18: Since it is positioned near the door, there must be a wiring panel on that wall.
  • 6 of 18: The picture above the door hides the wiring panel for the bell.
  • 7 of 18: The fuse for the bell is housed behind the round cap on the lower right. The wiring is inside a box at the top.
  • 8 of 18: You have experience opening box covers.
  • 9 of 18: Use your screwdriver on the top cover.
  • 10 of 18: Point to the wires and click on them to reconnect them.
  • 11 of 18: Exit the screen and try the bell.
  • 12 of 18: Drats! The fuse blew. The wires must be crossed.
  • 13 of 18: Now you'll need to change the fuse and redo the wiring.
  • 14 of 18: Open the fuse housing and remove the blown fuse. It must be replaced, but with what?
  • 15 of 18: Something in your inventory is the same shape.
  • 16 of 18: Use your CSM model for the fuse.
  • 17 of 18: Click on the wires to connect them straight across.
  • 18 of 18: Test the bell again.