diff --git a/drivers/acpi/Kconfig b/drivers/acpi/Kconfig
index fe1e8126fbae..fce21c257523 100644
--- a/drivers/acpi/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/acpi/Kconfig
@@ -197,7 +197,6 @@ config ACPI_ASUS
 config ACPI_IBM
 	tristate "IBM ThinkPad Laptop Extras"
 	depends on X86
-	default y
 	---help---
 	  This is a Linux ACPI driver for the IBM ThinkPad laptops. It adds
 	  support for Fn-Fx key combinations, Bluetooth control, video