diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/mechfabricator_designs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/mechfabricator_designs.dm
index 22a5c7494bb..b7c208a75cc 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/mechfabricator_designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/mechfabricator_designs.dm
@@ -1056,7 +1056,7 @@
 	id = "borg_upgrade_disablercooler"
 	build_type = MECHFAB
 	build_path = /obj/item/borg/upgrade/disablercooler
-	req_tech = list("combat" = 5, "powerstorage" = 4, "engineering" = 4)
+	req_tech = list("combat" = 7, "powerstorage" = 7, "engineering" = 7)
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL=80000 , MAT_GLASS=6000 , MAT_GOLD= 2000, MAT_DIAMOND = 500)
 	construction_time = 120
 	category = list("Cyborg Upgrade Modules")