diff --git a/scripts/dashboard_grid.gd b/scripts/dashboard_grid.gd
index 7e0ddbb..b23a757 100644
--- a/scripts/dashboard_grid.gd
+++ b/scripts/dashboard_grid.gd
@@ -199,14 +199,9 @@ func _end_drag(mouse_pos: Vector2) -> void:
 			_place_module_in_cell(_drag_module, target_col, target_row)
 			module_placed.emit(_drag_module, target_col, target_row)
 		else:
-			# INSERT: flatten all modules, insert dragged one at target, reflow
-			var all_modules := _collect_all_modules()
-
-			var insert_index := target_row * columns + target_col
-			insert_index = clampi(insert_index, 0, all_modules.size())
-			all_modules.insert(insert_index, _drag_module)
-
-			_reflow_modules(all_modules)
+			# Place in the empty cell directly — you get full control of positioning
+			_place_module_in_cell(_drag_module, target_col, target_row)
+			module_placed.emit(_drag_module, target_col, target_row)
 	else:
 		# Dropped outside the grid — return to source if still valid
 		if _is_valid_cell(_drag_source_col, _drag_source_row):