diff --git a/dbe/midbe.h b/dbe/midbe.h
index 019375756..1775df181 100644
--- a/dbe/midbe.h
+++ b/dbe/midbe.h
@@ -29,13 +29,13 @@
  *
  *****************************************************************************/
 
+#ifndef MIDBE_H
+#define MIDBE_H
+
 #ifdef HAVE_DIX_CONFIG_H
 #include <dix-config.h>
 #endif
 
-#ifndef MIDBE_H
-#define MIDBE_H
-
 #include "dix/screen_hooks_priv.h"
 #include "include/privates.h"