diff --git a/docs/qmk-notes.txt b/docs/qmk-notes.txt
index 6e4f8fb..eefa62d 100644
--- a/docs/qmk-notes.txt
+++ b/docs/qmk-notes.txt
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ make xd87:default_tkl_ansi
 # Install firmware
 # Plug in keyboard, holding down spacebar and b to put in DFU mode
 # Erase firmware
-dfu-programmer atmega32u4 erase --force
+dfu-programmer atmega32u4 erase
 # Install new firmware
 dfu-programmer atmega32u4 flash ./xd87_default_tkl_ansi.hex
 # Reset keyboard