diff --git a/drivers/macintosh/Kconfig b/drivers/macintosh/Kconfig
index 062dac26f2ae..54f3f6b94efc 100644
--- a/drivers/macintosh/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/macintosh/Kconfig
@@ -81,6 +81,7 @@ config ADB_PMU
 config ADB_PMU_LED
 	bool "Support for the Power/iBook front LED"
 	depends on ADB_PMU
+	select NEW_LEDS
 	select LEDS_CLASS
 	help
 	  Support the front LED on Power/iBooks as a generic LED that can