Maybe because he did. I can't fathom how hard it is building a good, reputable third-party service center and really wanting to serve his customers the best way

Maybe because he did. I can't fathom how hard it is building a good, reputable third-party service center and really wanting to serve his customers the best way, while being pretty much road-blocked by Apple. Harvesting ICs and caps from donor boards is definitely hampering the technicians' work.