diff --git a/js/ui/panelMenu.js b/js/ui/panelMenu.js
index a5b0896c4..274daa7ea 100644
--- a/js/ui/panelMenu.js
+++ b/js/ui/panelMenu.js
@@ -183,10 +183,9 @@ var Button = GObject.registerClass({
     }
 
     _onDestroy() {
-        super._onDestroy();
-
         if (this.menu)
             this.menu.destroy();
+        super._onDestroy();
     }
 });