diff --git a/arch/arm64/boot/dts/qcom/apq8016-sbc.dts b/arch/arm64/boot/dts/qcom/apq8016-sbc.dts
index 14cb217a13c1..3ec449f5cab7 100644
--- a/arch/arm64/boot/dts/qcom/apq8016-sbc.dts
+++ b/arch/arm64/boot/dts/qcom/apq8016-sbc.dts
@@ -526,19 +526,27 @@
 		regulator-max-microvolt = <3300000>;
 	};
 
-	/**
-	 * 1.8v required on LS expansion
-	 * for mezzanine boards
+	/*
+	 * The 96Boards specification expects a 1.8V power rail on the low-speed
+	 * expansion connector that is able to provide at least 0.18W / 100 mA.
+	 * L15/L16 are connected in parallel to provide 55 mA each. A minimum load
+	 * must be specified to ensure the regulators are not put in LPM where they
+	 * would only provide 5 mA.
 	 */
 	l15 {
 		regulator-min-microvolt = <1800000>;
 		regulator-max-microvolt = <1800000>;
+		regulator-system-load = <50000>;
+		regulator-allow-set-load;
 		regulator-always-on;
 	};
 
 	l16 {
 		regulator-min-microvolt = <1800000>;
-		regulator-max-microvolt = <3300000>;
+		regulator-max-microvolt = <1800000>;
+		regulator-system-load = <50000>;
+		regulator-allow-set-load;
+		regulator-always-on;
 	};
 
 	l17 {