diff --git a/docs/qmk-notes.txt b/docs/qmk-notes.txt
index eefa62d..3d6bce7 100644
--- a/docs/qmk-notes.txt
+++ b/docs/qmk-notes.txt
@@ -22,3 +22,6 @@ dfu-programmer atmega32u4 erase
 dfu-programmer atmega32u4 flash ./xd87_default_tkl_ansi.hex
 # Reset keyboard
 dfu-programmer atmega32u4 reset
+
+# If erasing/flashing is not working, then you need to erase the EEPROM
+# Unplug, then plug in keyboard, holding down spacebar and backspace