diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/examine.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/examine.dm
index c0850820f7..58433a0b28 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/examine.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/examine.dm
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 				msg += "It looks slightly charred.\n"
 			else
 				msg += "<B>Its casing is melted and heat-warped!</B>\n"
-		if (src.getOxyLoss())
+		if (src.getOxyLoss() && (aiRestorePowerRoutine != 0 && !APU_power))
 			if (src.getOxyLoss() > 175)
 				msg += "<B>It seems to be running on backup power. Its display is blinking a \"BACKUP POWER CRITICAL\" warning.</B>\n"
 			else if(src.getOxyLoss() > 100)