diff --git a/arch/arm/mach-msm/board-htcleo-microp.c b/arch/arm/mach-msm/board-htcleo-microp.c
index 30f49678..fcd1fc9b 100644
--- a/arch/arm/mach-msm/board-htcleo-microp.c
+++ b/arch/arm/mach-msm/board-htcleo-microp.c
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@
 #include "board-htcleo.h"
 
 static uint32_t microp_als_kadc;
-static int als_power_control;
+static int als_power_control=0;
 static DEFINE_MUTEX(capella_cm3602_lock);