Early in Borderlands 4, players are tasked by Claptrap to authorize a lift system. With minimal visual guidance, this objective becomes surprisingly tricky. Rest assured, though – the required item hides in plain sight despite its camouflage.
Securing elevator authorization
The access key can be retrieved from a fallen soldier propped against storage containers. Extract the neural implant from the deceased combatant’s cervical area and return it to the lift mechanism. This will activate the transport system, allowing progression through the mission chain.

Though this constitutes an early gameplay sequence, numerous players encounter unexpected roadblocks. Some report activation failures even after securing the implant – troubleshooting methods include restarting the application or verifying game file integrity through your platform’s maintenance tools.
After activating the lift system, consider expanding your armament capacity and acquiring mobility enhancements like the Digirunner for rapid map traversal. Consult community resources for additional strategies regarding Gearbox’s latest installment in the loot-driven franchise.