diff --git a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/subtypes/dev_laptop.dm b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/subtypes/dev_laptop.dm
index eddae93f74..ac284b6bac 100644
--- a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/subtypes/dev_laptop.dm
+++ b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/subtypes/dev_laptop.dm
@@ -22,6 +22,16 @@
 	if(!istype(loc, /turf/))
 		to_chat(usr, "\The [src] has to be on a stable surface first!")
 		return
+	//VOREStation Addition Begin
+	var/supported = FALSE
+	for(var/obj/structure/table/S in loc)
+		if(istype(S, /obj/structure/table/bench) || istype(S, /obj/structure/table/rack))
+			continue
+		supported = TRUE
+	if(!supported)
+		to_chat(usr, "You will need a better supporting surface before opening \the [src]!")
+		return
+	//VOREStation Addition End
 	anchored = !anchored
 	screen_on = anchored
 	update_icon()