--- a/src/eric7/MicroPython/MicroPythonWidget.py	Sun Feb 26 18:04:56 2023 +0100
+++ b/src/eric7/MicroPython/MicroPythonWidget.py	Mon Feb 27 11:20:50 2023 +0100
@@ -714,6 +714,7 @@
         Private slot to connect to the selected device or disconnect from the
         currently connected device.
         """
+        self.__osdLabel.clear()
         if self.__linkConnected:
             with EricOverrideCursor():
                 self.__disconnectFromDevice()