On the Subject of Complicated Wires

In case if you are wondering, the person who made that “helpful” diagram was fired under suspicion of sabotage. You’re welcome.

Follow the conditions based on which color is present, excluding white.

If none of the conditions are true, the wire should not be cut.

If both red and blue are present, follow “Both”. If none of the colors are present, follow “White”.

WHITE:

• If the LED is off, cut the wire.
• Otherwise, cut the wire if a star is present and there are two or more batteries.

RED:

• If the LED is on, cut the wire if there are two or more batteries.
• Otherwise, cut the wire if the last digit of the serial number is even OR a star is present.

BLUE:

• If the LED is on, cut the wire if there is a parallel port.
• Otherwise, cut the wire if the star is absent and the last digit of the serial number is even.

BOTH:

• If the star is absent, cut the wire if the last digit of the serial number is even.
• Otherwise, cut the wire if the LED is off and there is a parallel port.