diff --git a/client/site_tests/factory_HWID/factory_HWID.py b/client/site_tests/factory_HWID/factory_HWID.py
index 9ae9aa9..6b3f16c 100644
--- a/client/site_tests/factory_HWID/factory_HWID.py
+++ b/client/site_tests/factory_HWID/factory_HWID.py
@@ -52,7 +52,6 @@
         task.schedule(self.fetch_hwid)
 
     def fetch_hwid(self):
-        shopfloor.update_local_hwid_data()
         self.data['hwid'] = shopfloor.get_hwid()
         self.stop()