diff --git a/backend/drm/drm.c b/backend/drm/drm.c
index 5c83740c7..5bdb326ec 100644
--- a/backend/drm/drm.c
+++ b/backend/drm/drm.c
@@ -1417,7 +1417,7 @@ void scan_drm_connectors(struct wlr_drm_backend *drm) {
 		}
 
 		wlr_log(WLR_INFO, "'%s' disappeared", conn->name);
-		disconnect_drm_connector(conn);
+		destroy_drm_connector(conn);
 	}
 
 	realloc_crtcs(drm);