Completing the Back to Vectera Main Quest requires finding three Power Cells to fix the Comms Computer inStarfield. Now that Barrett and Heller are taken away as hostages, players are tasked with setting the Comms Computer to find the two missing men.

Triggering theBack to VecteraMain Quest is quite easy and can be done early on inStarfield. While the mission is considered somewhat time-consuming as it forces players to visit three different planets, fixing the Comms Computer can be easily done upon collecting the required materials.

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How To Fix The Comms Computer In Starfield

To fix the Comms Computer inStarfield, players mustfind three Power Cells and insert them in the Power Receptacles. Upon completing the conversation with Lin during the Back to Vectera Quest, head to the orange door to the right and open it by interacting with the lever. Go inside, then turn left and open the folding door leading to an office. Approach the desk and take theVectera Control Room Key.

Get out of the office and walk towards another orange door then activate it using the nearby switch. On the other side of the door are three empty Power Receptacles and the Vectera Control Room. Use the key and head inside to interact with the broken Comms Computer. Alternatively, Protagonists can trylock-picking the door inStarfieldto progress in theCyber JockeyAchievement. As it turns out, obtaining three Power Cells is necessary to activate it.

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Back to Vectera is triggered once Sarah asks players to look for Barrett at the end 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 scattered around the area and players may choose the Cells they need. All of the Cells serve the same purpose, so it doesn’t really matter which one is obtained first.

Here are all possible locations to obtain a Power Cell inStarfield:

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Once three of the six mentioned Power Cells are obtained, return to the Vectera Control Room inStarfieldand insert the Cells inside the Power Receptacles. Now, the Comms Computer is functioning andplayers will shortly retrieve a message from Barrettand Heller.

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

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