diff --git a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/computer_power.dm b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/computer_power.dm
index 0b18bf47bdc..5cfc6580342 100644
--- a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/computer_power.dm
+++ b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/computer_power.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 
 	if(!internal_cell)
 		return FALSE
-	if(internal_cell.use(amount))
+	if(!amount || internal_cell.use(amount))
 		return TRUE
 	if(!check_programs)
 		return FALSE