diff --git a/LiquidCrystal_I2C.cpp b/LiquidCrystal_I2C.cpp
index 2d10d5c..ae35f52 100644
--- a/LiquidCrystal_I2C.cpp
+++ b/LiquidCrystal_I2C.cpp
@@ -82,8 +82,7 @@ void LiquidCrystal_I2C::begin(uint8_t cols, uint8_t lines, uint8_t dotsize) {
 	// SEE PAGE 45/46 FOR INITIALIZATION SPECIFICATION!
 	// according to datasheet, we need at least 40ms after power rises above 2.7V
 	// before sending commands. Arduino can turn on way befer 4.5V so we'll wait 50
-    if (_oled) delay(500);
-    else delay(50); 
+	delay(50); 
   
 	// Now we pull both RS and R/W low to begin commands
 	expanderWrite(_backlightval);	// reset expanderand turn backlight off (Bit 8 =1)