diff --git a/firmware/target/arm/s3c2440/gigabeat-fx/lcd-meg-fx.c b/firmware/target/arm/s3c2440/gigabeat-fx/lcd-meg-fx.c
index 1299059e38..673f76d616 100644
--- a/firmware/target/arm/s3c2440/gigabeat-fx/lcd-meg-fx.c
+++ b/firmware/target/arm/s3c2440/gigabeat-fx/lcd-meg-fx.c
@@ -280,7 +280,6 @@ void lcd_sleep(void)
             lcd_enable(false);
 
         LCD_SPI_powerdown();
-        GPBDAT &= ~(1 << 2);    /* Fully disable the backlight controller */
     }
 }
 
@@ -294,7 +293,6 @@ void lcd_enable(bool state)
         /* "enabled" implies "powered" */
         if (!lcd_powered)
         {
-            GPBDAT |= (1 << 2); /* Enable the backlight controller */
             LCD_SPI_powerup();
             /* Wait long enough for a frame to be written - yes, it
              * takes awhile. */