diff --git a/software/src/trespassed/lcd.py b/software/src/trespassed/lcd.py
index 36b1ed4..25f819e 100644
--- a/software/src/trespassed/lcd.py
+++ b/software/src/trespassed/lcd.py
@@ -73,6 +73,7 @@ SET_ADDRESS = (1 << 7)
 class LCD(object):
     def __init__(self, addr=ADDR):
         self.addr = addr
+        self.bypass = False
         try:
             self.bus = SMBus(BUS)
             self._init_mcp()
@@ -81,8 +82,6 @@ class LCD(object):
             log.err(e)
             log.msg("Unable to initialize LCD. Disabling")
             self.bypass = True
-        else:
-            self.bypass = False
 
     def _init_mcp(self):
         # Set MCP23008 pins as outputs