diff --git a/tests/regressiontests/bug639/tests.py b/tests/regressiontests/bug639/tests.py
index c05ef120e1..f9596d06cb 100644
--- a/tests/regressiontests/bug639/tests.py
+++ b/tests/regressiontests/bug639/tests.py
@@ -32,4 +32,11 @@ class Bug639Test(unittest.TestCase):
         p = manip.save(qd)
         
         # Check the savecount stored on the object (see the model)
-        self.assertEqual(p._savecount, 1)
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+        self.assertEqual(p._savecount, 1)
+        
+    def tearDown(self):
+        """
+        Make sure to delete the "uploaded" file to avoid clogging /tmp.
+        """
+        p = Photo.objects.get()
+        os.unlink(p.get_image_filename())
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