diff --git a/firmware.sh b/firmware.sh
index 05938c6..bcd1669 100644
--- a/firmware.sh
+++ b/firmware.sh
@@ -542,7 +542,7 @@ the touchpad firmware, otherwise the touchpad will not work."
         if [[ $? -eq 0 ]]; then
             # flash TP firmware
             echo_green "Flashing touchpad firmware -- do not touch the touchpad while updating!"
-            ${flashromcmd} -p ec:type=tp -i EC_RW -w ${touchpad_eve_fw} -o /tmp/flashrom.log >/dev/null 2>&1
+            ${flashromcmd#${flashrom_params}} -p ec:type=tp -i EC_RW -w ${touchpad_eve_fw} -o /tmp/flashrom.log >/dev/null 2>&1
             if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
                 echo_green "Touchpad firmware successfully downgraded."
                 echo_yellow "Please reboot your Pixelbook now."