diff --git a/drivers/gpu/drm/amd/display/modules/power/power_helpers.c b/drivers/gpu/drm/amd/display/modules/power/power_helpers.c
index 864002b63716..df3b8383b06d 100644
--- a/drivers/gpu/drm/amd/display/modules/power/power_helpers.c
+++ b/drivers/gpu/drm/amd/display/modules/power/power_helpers.c
@@ -984,10 +984,13 @@ void set_replay_frame_skip_number(struct dc_link *link,
 	uint32_t *frame_skip_number_array = NULL;
 	uint32_t frame_skip_number = 0;
 
+	if (link == NULL)
+		return;
+
 	if (false == link->replay_settings.config.frame_skip_supported)
 		return;
 
-	if (link == NULL || flicker_free_refresh_rate_mhz == 0 || coasting_vtotal_refresh_rate_mhz == 0)
+	if (flicker_free_refresh_rate_mhz == 0 || coasting_vtotal_refresh_rate_mhz == 0)
 		return;
 
 	if (is_defer)