Guide to Repairing the Jukebox in Neely’s Bar

The Silent Hill 2 Remake remains true to the narrative of James as he delves into the mysteries of Silent Hill. Nevertheless, the Bloober Team has introduced several new puzzles to enhance the gaming experience. One notable puzzle can be found in Neely’s Bar, where players need to repair a Jukebox by locating three essential components scattered throughout the area.

Successfully solving this puzzle grants you the Neely’s Bar Key, which is necessary for advancing into the Wood Side Apartments. This guide will outline the steps to repair the Jukebox in Silent Hill 2 at Neely’s Bar.

Steps to Repair the Jukebox in Silent Hill 2

Fixing Jukebox in Silent Hill 2 requires three items (Image via Sega || YouTube@WoW Quests) — Repairing the Jukebox in Neely’s Bar involves three crucial items (Image via Sega || YouTube@WoW Quests)

Upon examining the Jukebox at Neely’s Bar, the game will inform you of its malfunction, indicating that specific parts are needed for repair. Here is a list of the three items required:

Jukebox Button
Vinyl Record
Neely’s Bar Coin

1) Locating the Jukebox Button

Inspect the hole in the toilet to find the button (Image via Sega || YouTube@WoW Quests) — Check the toilet for the missing button (Image via Sega || YouTube@WoW Quests)

The Jukebox Button can be found in the Saul Apartments, specifically inside a toilet. However, obtaining it requires solving a minor puzzle. Here’s how to retrieve the Jukebox Button in Silent Hill 2:

Navigate to the Saul Apartments and shift the wardrobe on the first floor to clear the entryway.
Upon entering, acquire the Apartment Key and proceed to the second floor. Search for apartment number 5 and unlock it using the key.
In the unlocked apartment, maneuver through wall cracks until you come across a window that can be accessed.
Ascend the stairs and enter the window on the third floor.
Inside, examine the toilet area to discover a hole in the wall, where you will find the Jukebox Button.

2) Finding and Repairing the Broken Vinyl Record

Break the glass window in Groovy Music to fix Broken Vinyl (Image via Sega || YouTube@WoW Quests) — Break the window at Groovy Music to acquire Vinyl pieces (Image via Sega || YouTube@WoW Quests)

Inside, locate the other half of the broken Vinyl Record along with Vinyl Glue on a table. Collect both items and access your inventory to combine them, resulting in a Glued Up Vinyl Record.

3) Acquiring Neely’s Bar Coin

Inspect the cash register inside this building (Image via Sega || YouTube@WoW Quests) — Check the cash register at Cafe Texan to find the coin (Image via Sega || YouTube@WoW Quests)

The final component is located at Cafe Texan. Go to this location and inspect the cash register to find Neely’s Bar Coin in Silent Hill 2.

How to Repair the Jukebox and Obtain Neely’s Bar Key

Fix the jukebox to receive Neely's Bar Key (Image via Sega || YouTube@WoW Quests) — Repair the Jukebox to unlock Neely’s Bar Key (Image via Sega || YouTube@WoW Quests)

With all essential items in your inventory, return to Neely’s Bar and engage with the Jukebox. Rotate the record holder and press down the lever, then insert the Glued Up Vinyl Record. Attach the Jukebox Button retrieved from Saul Apartments and place the Neely’s Bar Coin into the Jukebox.

Upon successfully repairing it, a cutscene will trigger, awarding you with the Neely’s Bar Key. This key is necessary to unlock the door adjacent to the save point in Neely’s Bar, granting access to the Wood Side Apartments and advancing your progress in the game.

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