It appears I was typing my first response as two others were doing the same thing.
I agree wholeheartedly with BobsYourUncle, however, as I stated, I've done it so it is possible, just takes some time, effort and occasional profanity (and a bit of head scratching to figure out exactly how a particular piece is attached).
I also forgot to mention/warn, if your intention is to also take off a wall to place your supports, my walls were fastened (to metal studs) using the strongest glue I have ever met. It was a beast to get it all off so the studs were fully exposed.
Marv