diff --git a/tests/remote_desktop_client.pm b/tests/remote_desktop_client.pm
index 4573972e..d9ee05b8 100644
--- a/tests/remote_desktop_client.pm
+++ b/tests/remote_desktop_client.pm
@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@ sub run {
 
     # Unlock the session if it has locked in the meantime.
     if (check_screen("panel_screen_locked")) {
+        send_key("up");
+        sleep(1);
         type_very_safely("$password\n");
     }