diff --git a/modules/sd_models.py b/modules/sd_models.py
index b35aecbca..ba5bbea4f 100644
--- a/modules/sd_models.py
+++ b/modules/sd_models.py
@@ -796,7 +796,7 @@ def reuse_model_from_already_loaded(sd_model, checkpoint_info, timer):
 
         if len(model_data.loaded_sd_models) > shared.opts.sd_checkpoints_limit > 0:
             print(f"Unloading model {len(model_data.loaded_sd_models)} over the limit of {shared.opts.sd_checkpoints_limit}: {loaded_model.sd_checkpoint_info.title}")
-            model_data.loaded_sd_models.pop()
+            del model_data.loaded_sd_models[i]
             send_model_to_trash(loaded_model)
             timer.record("send model to trash")