diff --git a/layout.c b/layout.c
index 379ee8c..0512638 100644
--- a/layout.c
+++ b/layout.c
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@
 				  "\n\n",
 				  mainboard_vendor, mainboard_part, lb_vendor,
 				  lb_part);
-			exit(1);
+			return 1;
 		}
 	}