diff --git a/awx/ui/client/src/about/about.partial.html b/awx/ui/client/src/about/about.partial.html
index 44d4914402..8d0c355e5c 100644
--- a/awx/ui/client/src/about/about.partial.html
+++ b/awx/ui/client/src/about/about.partial.html
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
         <div class="modal-content">
             <div class="modal-header">
                 <img class="About-brand--ansible img-responsive" src="/static/assets/ansible_tower_logo_minimalc.png" />
-                <button data-dismiss="modal" type="button" class="close About-close" ng-click="back()">
+                <button data-dismiss="modal" type="button" class="close About-close">
                     <span class="fa fa-times-circle"></span>
                 </button>
             </div>