diff --git a/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm b/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm
index c39c687e1bf..8000876b9fc 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm
@@ -192,9 +192,9 @@ won't update every console in existence) but it's more of a hassle to do. Also,
 		else
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>Machine cannot accept disks in that format.</span>")
 			return
-		if(!user.drop_item())
+		if(!user.transfer_item_to(used, src))
 			return
-		used.loc = src
+		playsound(src, used.drop_sound, DROP_SOUND_VOLUME, ignore_walls = FALSE) // Highly important auditory feedback
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You add the disk to the machine!</span>")
 	else if(!(linked_analyzer && linked_analyzer.busy) && !(linked_lathe && linked_lathe.busy) && !(linked_imprinter && linked_imprinter.busy))
 		return ..()