diff --git a/drivers/power/pm8921-charger.c b/drivers/power/pm8921-charger.c
index 68f4bdd..5136fdf 100644
--- a/drivers/power/pm8921-charger.c
+++ b/drivers/power/pm8921-charger.c
@@ -3142,6 +3142,9 @@
 
 static void pm_batt_external_power_changed(struct power_supply *psy)
 {
+	if (!the_chip)
+		return;
+
 	/* Only look for an external supply if it hasn't been registered */
 	if (!the_chip->ext_psy)
 		class_for_each_device(power_supply_class, NULL, psy,