diff --git a/code/modules/power/cell.dm b/code/modules/power/cell.dm
index 55c78538d6..553891565c 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/cell.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/cell.dm
@@ -42,10 +42,8 @@
 	if(rigged && amount > 0)
 		explode()
 		return 0
-
-	if(charge < amount)	return 0
-	charge = (charge - amount)
-	return 1
+	charge = max(0, charge - amount)
+	return charge
 
 // recharge the cell
 /obj/item/weapon/cell/proc/give(var/amount)