diff --git a/qt/aqt/pinnedmodules.py b/qt/aqt/pinnedmodules.py
index 6fd734184..560656511 100644
--- a/qt/aqt/pinnedmodules.py
+++ b/qt/aqt/pinnedmodules.py
@@ -22,10 +22,13 @@ import uuid
 
 import PyQt5.QtSvg
 
-from anki.utils import isWin
+from anki.utils import isLin, isWin
 
 # external module access in Windows
 if isWin:
     import pythoncom
     import win32com
     import pywintypes
+
+if isLin:
+    import fcntl