diff --git a/code/modules/research/server.dm b/code/modules/research/server.dm
index a914d65503f..e2cec97f666 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/server.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/server.dm
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/machines/research.dmi'
 	icon_state = "RD-server-on"
 	base_icon_state = "RD-server"
+	circuit = /obj/item/circuitboard/machine/rdserver
 	req_access = list(ACCESS_RD)
 
 	/// if TRUE, we are currently operational and giving out research points.
@@ -174,6 +175,7 @@
 /// Master R&D server. As long as this still exists and still holds the HDD for the theft objective, research points generate at normal speed. Destroy it or an antag steals the HDD? Half research speed.
 /obj/machinery/rnd/server/master
 	max_integrity = 1800 //takes roughly ~15s longer to break then full deconstruction.
+	circuit = null
 	var/obj/item/computer_hardware/hard_drive/cluster/hdd_theft/source_code_hdd
 	var/deconstruction_state = HDD_PANEL_CLOSED
 	var/front_panel_screws = 4