diff --git a/resources/views/hardware/bulk-checkout.blade.php b/resources/views/hardware/bulk-checkout.blade.php
index 4b6d26b027..ca843e6763 100644
--- a/resources/views/hardware/bulk-checkout.blade.php
+++ b/resources/views/hardware/bulk-checkout.blade.php
@@ -147,7 +147,6 @@
             return true; // ensure form still submits
         });
 
-        $('#assigned_assets_select').select2('open');
         setTimeout(function () {
             const $searchField = $('.select2-search__field');
             const $results = $('.select2-results');