diff --git a/drivers/platform/x86/Kconfig b/drivers/platform/x86/Kconfig
index fede8f327bbd..f3ab40188e62 100644
--- a/drivers/platform/x86/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/platform/x86/Kconfig
@@ -185,11 +185,11 @@ config SONYPI_COMPAT
 config THINKPAD_ACPI
 	tristate "ThinkPad ACPI Laptop Extras"
 	depends on ACPI
+	depends on INPUT
 	select BACKLIGHT_LCD_SUPPORT
 	select BACKLIGHT_CLASS_DEVICE
 	select HWMON
 	select NVRAM
-	select INPUT
 	select NEW_LEDS
 	select LEDS_CLASS
 	select NET