diff --git a/code/game/mecha/mecha_construction_paths.dm b/code/game/mecha/mecha_construction_paths.dm
index d5349ceae6..1063c91015 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/mecha_construction_paths.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/mecha_construction_paths.dm
@@ -571,6 +571,7 @@
 	custom_action(step, atom/used_atom, mob/user)
 		user.visible_message("[user] has connected [used_atom] to [holder].", "You connect [used_atom] to [holder]")
 		holder.overlays += used_atom.icon_state+"+o"
+		user.drop_item()
 		del used_atom
 		return 1