MacBook Pro Retina lid replacement

Hello everybody.
I have a 15" MacBook Pro Retina, and I have recently damaged the top lid.
The damage is minimal - the edge of the lid is now a bit curved inwards in one place. The screen wasn't damaged at all, everything is perfect.
Still, I want to replace the lid. But as I searched the net, I only found offers for full screen-and-lid replacement.
It costs too much, and I would not like to do that.
So the question: is it technically possible to replace the top lid on the macbook? I have read that on some models the display is not detachable from the metal lid, does that appeal to the mid2014 MacBook Pro Retina 15"?

I'm not sure that anyone has experience w/ this problem. It used to be that you could remove the front glass. It was glued in however, and removal was a very tricky process. In many other newer models, the Air comes to mind, there are fewer sub assemblies. The keyboard, touch pad and battery are all part of the top case and can't be separated. Seems silly but that's the way things are now.
I'm sure you've seen this:
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+15-Inch+Retina+Display+Mid+2014+Display +Assembly+Replacement/27657

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