diff --git a/drivers/platform/x86/Kconfig b/drivers/platform/x86/Kconfig
index 39d06dd1f63a..bc309c5327ff 100644
--- a/drivers/platform/x86/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/platform/x86/Kconfig
@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ config DELL_LAPTOP
 	depends on ACPI_VIDEO || ACPI_VIDEO = n
 	depends on RFKILL || RFKILL = n
 	depends on SERIO_I8042
-	select DELL_SMBIOS
+	depends on DELL_SMBIOS
 	select POWER_SUPPLY
 	select LEDS_CLASS
 	select NEW_LEDS