diff --git a/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm b/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm
index d6913970e93..b26b275a836 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ proc/CallMaterialName(ID)
 			return
 		D.loc = src
 		user << "<span class='notice'>You add the disk to the machine!</span>"
-	if(istype(D, /obj/item/weapon/screwdriver) && islocked())
+	if(istype(D, /obj/item/weapon/screwdriver) && islocked() && !(stat & BROKEN))
 		user << "<span class='warning'>This console is locked; Unlock it first</span>"
 	else
 		..()