diff --git a/code/game/machinery/computer/camera_advanced.dm b/code/game/machinery/computer/camera_advanced.dm
index 86fcefb3407..d540bac0d15 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/computer/camera_advanced.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/computer/camera_advanced.dm
@@ -96,6 +96,8 @@
 	. = ..()
 	if(.)
 		return
+	if(!is_operational()) //you cant use broken machine you chumbis
+		return
 	if(current_user)
 		to_chat(user, "The console is already in use!")
 		return