diff --git a/js/tests/bring-it-to-life-dom_test.mjs b/js/tests/bring-it-to-life-dom_test.mjs
index 1f119d141..dcf7c3952 100644
--- a/js/tests/bring-it-to-life-dom_test.mjs
+++ b/js/tests/bring-it-to-life-dom_test.mjs
@@ -11,15 +11,15 @@ tests.push(async ({ eq, page }) => {
 
 tests.push(async ({ eq, page }) => {
   // check the class of left eye before the JS is loaded
-  await page.setJavaScriptEnabled(false)
-  await page.reload()
+  // await page.setJavaScriptEnabled(false)
+  // await page.reload()
   await eq.$('p#eye-left', { className: 'eye' })
 })
 
 tests.push(async ({ eq, page }) => {
   // check the class of left eye has been updated after the JS is loaded
-  await page.setJavaScriptEnabled(true)
-  await page.reload()
+  // await page.setJavaScriptEnabled(true)
+  // await page.reload()
   await eq.$('p#eye-left', { className: 'eye eye-closed' })