diff --git a/parts/static/script.js b/parts/static/script.js
index 841c558..02bd755 100644
--- a/parts/static/script.js
+++ b/parts/static/script.js
@@ -62,6 +62,10 @@ function end_edit() {
 }
 
 function save(partID) {
+	if (!$('#location-dropdown').val()) {
+		alert('Please select a location.');
+		return;
+	}
 	var location_id_v = $('#location-dropdown').val();
 	var partno_v = $('input[name=partno-input]').val();
 	var description_v = $('input[name=description-input]').val();