diff --git a/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm b/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm
index b98a75e6fd..d79b5d5eb8 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm
@@ -148,11 +148,11 @@ won't update every console in existence) but it's more of a hassle to do. Also,
 
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/rdconsole/emag_act(mob/user)
-	if(emagged)
-		return
-	playsound(src, "sparks", 75, 1)
-	emagged = TRUE
-	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You disable the security protocols</span>")
+	if(!emagged)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You disable the security protocols</span>")
+		playsound(src, "sparks", 75, 1)
+		emagged = TRUE
+	return ..()
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/rdconsole/Topic(href, href_list)
 	if(..())