diff --git a/src/com/droidquest/avatars/SolderingPen.java b/src/com/droidquest/avatars/SolderingPen.java
index 5148f69..e7b80e7 100644
--- a/src/com/droidquest/avatars/SolderingPen.java
+++ b/src/com/droidquest/avatars/SolderingPen.java
@@ -429,6 +429,8 @@ public class SolderingPen extends Device implements Avatar {
             }
         }
 
+        CheckPort();
+
         level.roomdisplay.dq.selectCursor();
         return true;
     }
@@ -506,6 +508,8 @@ public class SolderingPen extends Device implements Avatar {
 
         handleRemote();
 
+        CheckPort();
+
         return true;
     }