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The [[Aperture Science]] Core Input Receptacle (no official name is given/conjectural, however it is also referred to as the "mainframe" by GLaDOS) is a computer data port that allows Personality Constructs to be attached to it and upload data or override computer functions in [[Portal 2]]. | The [[Aperture Science]] Core Input Receptacle (no official name is given/conjectural, however it is also referred to as the "mainframe" by GLaDOS) is a computer data port that allows Personality Constructs to be attached to it and upload data or override computer functions in [[Portal 2]]. | ||
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
When [[Chell]] was working alongside with [[Wheatley]] {{Spoiler|trying to escape, she plugged Wheatley into a Core Input Receptacle. In doing this | When [[Chell]] was working alongside with [[Wheatley]]{{Spoiler| trying to escape, she plugged Wheatley into a Core Input Receptacle. In doing this}}, Wheatley was able to override testing protocol{{Spoiler| and eventually allow them to continue with their escape}}. | ||
The computer port becomes a vital storyline element inside the Central AI Chamber | The computer port becomes a vital storyline element inside the Central AI Chamber{{Spoiler|, when Wheatley is plugged into it to initiate a Central Core transfer. This is achieved once the Aperture Science Announcement System states that due to [[GLaDOS]]' corruption, a replacement core is needed to bypass her control over the facility}}. Knowing this, Chell places Wheatley into the Core Input Receptacle{{Spoiler| to initiate the transfer process}}. Finally, GLaDOS also uses that very same computer port in the Central AI Chamber {{Spoiler|to transfer herself from the potato battery that Wheatley had uploaded her into,}} and back to the Central Core body{{Spoiler| after disconnecting Wheatley – who wasn't able to maintain the facility due to his incompetence}}. | ||
== Function == | == Function == | ||