diff --git a/tests/unittests/main.c b/tests/unittests/main.c
index c4d4fe13aa..a5596bee2b 100644
--- a/tests/unittests/main.c
+++ b/tests/unittests/main.c
@@ -37,6 +37,5 @@ int main(void)
 #endif
     TESTS_END();
 
-    lpm_set(LPM_POWERDOWN);
     return 0;
 }