Starfield: Master the Art of Fixing the Comms Computer in Vectera Quest

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Where To Find Power Cells To Fix The Comms Computer In Starfield

To complete the Back to Vectera Main Quest, players must locate three Power Cells to repair the Comms Computer in Starfield. With Barrett and Heller now held hostage, the objective is to activate the Comms Computer and locate the two missing individuals.

Initiating the Back to Vectera Main Quest is a simple task that can be accomplished early in the game. Although the mission may seem time-consuming, as it involves traveling to three different planets, repairing the Comms Computer can be quickly achieved by obtaining the necessary materials.

How To Fix The Comms Computer In Starfield

To repair the Comms Computer in Starfield, players need to locate three Power Cells and place them into the Power Receptacles. After completing the conversation with Lin during the Back to Vectera Quest, proceed towards the orange door on the right. Activate the lever to open the door and enter the room. Take a left and open the folding door, revealing an office. Approach the desk and collect the Vectera Control Room Key.

Leave the office and make your way towards a different orange door. Once you reach the door, use the switch nearby to activate it. On the other side, you will find three empty Power Receptacles and the Vectera Control Room. Use the key to enter the room and interact with the broken Comms Computer. Alternatively, players can attempt to pick the lock on the door in Starfield to make progress in the Cyber Jockey Achievement. Interestingly, it is revealed that acquiring three Power Cells is necessary to activate the Comms Computer.

The trigger for returning to Vectera occurs when Sarah instructs players to locate Barrett at the conclusion of The Old Neighborhood Quest.

Where To Find Power Cells To Fix The Comms Computer In Starfield

There are a total of six Power Cells dispersed throughout the area, and players have the freedom to select the Cells they require. All of the Cells fulfill the same function, so the order in which they are acquired is inconsequential.

The following are the complete list of potential locations to acquire a Power Cell in Starfield:

Approach the shelf next to the yellow Storage Crate and grab a Power Cell.

Head out of the compartment and interact with the robot up ahead to acquire a Power Cell.

Collect another cell from the table next to the robot.

Approach the crates and barrels ahead to find a Power Cell.

Speak with Lin to get another one.

Use the switch to enter the nearby compartment and take a Power Cell from the Medbench.

After acquiring three out of the six mentioned Power Cells, head back to the Starfield's Vectera Control Room. Then, proceed to insert the Cells into the Power Receptacles. As a result, the Comms Computer will become operational and players can anticipate receiving a message from Barrett and Heller in the near future.

Starfield is available now on PC, Steam, and Xbox Series X/S.