diff --git a/src/hal/avr/cpu.cpp b/src/hal/avr/cpu.cpp
index a081633..cfa1b4e 100644
--- a/src/hal/avr/cpu.cpp
+++ b/src/hal/avr/cpu.cpp
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ void Reset() {
 void Step() {
     if (resetPending) {
         hal::usart::usart1.puts("resetPending\n");
-        USB_Detach();
         for (;;)
             ; //endless loop while waiting for the watchdog to reset
     }