diff --git a/layers/base.nix b/layers/base.nix
index 88f0d39b9b63e4c90defbed185d54387d2bb464c..ca90b89cf3e0eb2bbe456f2e0466dc55b5e5739a 100644
--- a/layers/base.nix
+++ b/layers/base.nix
@@ -68,8 +68,6 @@ in
 
   # I like to be able to carry my laptops with the lid closed while they are still running
   services.logind.lidSwitch = "ignore";
-  # I have some machines where the power key can be easily pressed on accident
-  services.logind.extraConfig = "HandlePowerKey=ignore";
 
   services.openssh.enable = true;
   services.openssh.passwordAuthentication = false;