diff --git a/backend/serial.py b/backend/serial_backend.py
similarity index 100%
rename from backend/serial.py
rename to backend/serial_backend.py
diff --git a/gui/data_model.py b/gui/data_model.py
index 278a98f..8231f98 100644
--- a/gui/data_model.py
+++ b/gui/data_model.py
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ class ReceiverManager(QObject):
 
     def connect_receiver(self, rid: str):
         from listeners import NavSatQtListener, GsaQtListener
-        from backend.serial import SerialBackend
+        from backend.serial_backend import SerialBackend
 
         config = self._configs.get(rid)
         state  = self._states.get(rid)