diff --git a/wasp/pinetime.py b/wasp/pinetime.py
index b5afa33..cdbb230 100644
--- a/wasp/pinetime.py
+++ b/wasp/pinetime.py
@@ -8,12 +8,13 @@ def st7789():
     # Mode 3, maximum clock speed!
     spi.init(polarity=1, phase=1, baudrate=8000000)
     
-    # Extra pins required by the driver
+    # Configure the display
     cs = Pin("SPI_SS2", Pin.OUT)
     dc = Pin("P18", Pin.OUT)
     rst = Pin("P26", Pin.OUT)
-    bl = Pin("P22", Pin.OUT)
-
     tft = ST7789_SPI(240, 240, spi, cs=cs, dc=dc, res=rst)
+
+    # Bring up the backlight
+    bl = Pin("P22", Pin.OUT)
     bl.off() # active low
     return tft