diff --git a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/subtypes/dev_laptop.dm b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/subtypes/dev_laptop.dm
index 3a9cab6bc2..156d67525b 100644
--- a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/subtypes/dev_laptop.dm
+++ b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/subtypes/dev_laptop.dm
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
 	var/supported = FALSE
 	for(var/obj/structure/table/S in loc)
 		supported = TRUE
-	if(!supported)
+	if(!supported && !anchored)
 		to_chat(usr, "You will need a better supporting surface before opening \the [src]!")
 		return
 	//VOREStation Addition End