diff --git a/drivers/misc/sony-laptop.c b/drivers/misc/sony-laptop.c
index 60775be22822..5a97d3a9d745 100644
--- a/drivers/misc/sony-laptop.c
+++ b/drivers/misc/sony-laptop.c
@@ -970,7 +970,7 @@ static int sony_nc_resume(struct acpi_device *device)
 	/* set the last requested brightness level */
 	if (sony_backlight_device &&
 			!sony_backlight_update_status(sony_backlight_device))
-		printk(KERN_WARNING DRV_PFX "unable to restore brightness level");
+		printk(KERN_WARNING DRV_PFX "unable to restore brightness level\n");
 
 	/* re-initialize models with specific requirements */
 	dmi_check_system(sony_nc_ids);