diff --git a/doc/077_troubleshooting.rst b/doc/077_troubleshooting.rst
index 6a9a6ee15..512b41b0d 100644
--- a/doc/077_troubleshooting.rst
+++ b/doc/077_troubleshooting.rst
@@ -76,6 +76,8 @@ Similarly, if a repository is repeatedly damaged, please open an `issue on Githu
 somewhere. Please include the check output and additional information that might
 help locate the problem.
 
+If ``check`` detects damaged pack files, it will show instructions on how to repair
+them. Please follow the steps from the next section first.
 
 2. Backup the repository
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