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Repairing Broken APC

A broken APC is usually a result of xenos slashing it and cutting all the wires.

Mend all of the wires (Make sure to wear insulated gloves unless you don't mind getting shocked).
Screwdriver the APC to close the cover so that it doesn't get cut in one slash.

In order to relocate/repair a completely destroyed APC () you will need to deconstruct it.

Screwdriver the APC to unexpose the wires if they are exposed (), make sure the wires are mended first using wirecutters (). (Or just hit the APC with any tool to remove the cover if it's destroyed)
(Only if the APC isn't destroyed): Unlock the cover by swiping your ID (or pulsing the right wire with a multitool if your ID doesn't have access) and disengaging the lock on the APC window, and use the crowbar on it to open the cover.
Remove the power cell with an empty hand.
Crowbar the floor tile underneath the APC to expose the terminal. (If it is not already exposed)
Wire cut the APC to disconnect the terminal. (You will get 10 cable coil)
Screwdriver the APC to loosen the power board.
Crowbar the APC to remove the board. (You won't get a power control board if it's from a destroyed APC)
Weld the APC to get 1 metal and deconstruct it (WARNING: Some areas can have another APC taking over if deconstructed, preventing you from placing a new APC). Or click it with an APC frame (made with 2 metal) to replace and repair it.

To construct a new APC you will need to:

Make an APC frame with 2 metal, dismantle surrounding tables (if any) using wrench if you do not have 2 metal.
Attach APC frame to a wall (On a more strategic location ideally)
(Optional) Crowbar the floor tile underneath the APC. (If it is not already exposed)
(Optional) Use 10 Cable Coils on the APC to make a terminal. Connect the terminal to the colony's cable power grid if it's powered.
Insert a Power Control Module (APC) Board. (You can also use the General Circuit Boards if you multitool it to turn it into a APC Board)
Screwdriver the APC to secure the board.
Insert power cell into APC, make sure it has charge.
Crowbar the APC to close the cover. If left open, xenos can slash the APC to destroy the battery.
Unlock the APC using an ID with access, or expose the wires and pulse the right wire using multitool if your ID does not have access.
Turn the main breaker on it starts off by default.

Assuming the APC is undamaged, first unlock the APC if it is not already with an ID card with APC access.
Access the interface and disable the cover lock.
Crowbar open the cover.
Remove the drained power cell (if there is one) with a free hand.
Install a charged power cell.
Crowbar the cover closed.
(Optional) Lock the APC with the ID. The cover lock will automatically engage.