diff --git a/js/ui/unlockDialog.js b/js/ui/unlockDialog.js
index 5d6933351..2aaaf4de1 100644
--- a/js/ui/unlockDialog.js
+++ b/js/ui/unlockDialog.js
@@ -591,6 +591,7 @@ var UnlockDialog = GObject.registerClass({
     }
 
     _fail() {
+        this._showClock();
         this.emit('failed');
     }