diff --git a/firmware/src/cmdr_keyboard.cpp b/firmware/src/cmdr_keyboard.cpp
index f38efab..e56e676 100755
--- a/firmware/src/cmdr_keyboard.cpp
+++ b/firmware/src/cmdr_keyboard.cpp
@@ -235,6 +235,8 @@ uint8_t process_keys()
     {
         /* Release all keys and reboot to bootloader */
         Keyboard.releaseAll();
+        status_led.on();
+        status_led.update();
         delay(200); // Wait for usb to settle before rebooting
         _reboot_Teensyduino_(); 
     }