diff --git a/drivers/char/apm-emulation.c b/drivers/char/apm-emulation.c
index 53ce352f7197..4aa5d1c76f83 100644
--- a/drivers/char/apm-emulation.c
+++ b/drivers/char/apm-emulation.c
@@ -142,18 +142,10 @@ static struct apm_queue kapmd_queue;
 static DEFINE_MUTEX(state_lock);
 
 
-/*
- * Compatibility cruft until the IPAQ people move over to the new
- * interface.
- */
-static void __apm_get_power_status(struct apm_power_info *info)
-{
-}
-
 /*
  * This allows machines to provide their own "apm get power status" function.
  */
-void (*apm_get_power_status)(struct apm_power_info *) = __apm_get_power_status;
+void (*apm_get_power_status)(struct apm_power_info *);
 EXPORT_SYMBOL(apm_get_power_status);