How to Change the Code on the Google Quest Da Vinci Code Cryptex

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the cryptex.

   To do this, you only need the last two letters of "GRAIL." Those last two letters are the only letters that can be changed.
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   Step 2: When the cryptex is unlocked

   They are on opposite sides of the brass rim. ,, Those notches correspond with the last two letters. , You will notice that the white ring has small bumps on the inner side of the ring.
   
   This keeps the white ring in place without spinning.
   
   Make sure that the new letter that you select is in the same position on the ring as to what the old letter was in.
   
   That letter must be across from the notch in the brass section. ,,,,,,
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   Step 3: observe the brass rim and locate the two tiny screws.

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   Step 4: Carefully unscrew these screws with a tiny flathead screwdriver and the top brass rim will lift off.

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   Step 5: If you look down the tube

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   Step 6: you will see the channel that the other half slides into and will also see the notches that will correspond with the teeth from the other half of the cryptex.

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   Step 7: Lift up the white ring

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   Step 8: containing the letters

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   Step 9: you now are able to rotate the letters of that first ring to the letter that you want.

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    Step 10: Lift that brass ring off and set it aside.

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    Step 11: Follow the same directions for the second ring.

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    Step 12: Place the both brass rings along with the white rings back onto the cryptex.

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    Step 13: Put the top brass rim back on and screw in the two tiny screws.

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    Step 14: If you have followed the directions

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    Step 15: the second half of the cryptex (The side that has the teeth)should slide into the other half of the cryptex.

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    Step 16: The cryptex will now open to the new letters that you have set it to.

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