diff --git a/drivers/platform/x86/Kconfig b/drivers/platform/x86/Kconfig
index f4e3d82379d7869f39f479b74484e3b28dda5140..598d5b82a6bc1549d8cd252fe305bcf88c1ff220 100644
--- a/drivers/platform/x86/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/platform/x86/Kconfig
@@ -85,6 +85,8 @@ config DELL_LAPTOP
 	depends on RFKILL || RFKILL = n
 	depends on POWER_SUPPLY
 	depends on SERIO_I8042
+	select LEDS_CLASS
+	select NEW_LEDS
 	default n
 	---help---
 	This driver adds support for rfkill and backlight control to Dell