If Apple has a record of the individual serial numbers on parts contained in each phone, that seems like a wonderful way of backtracking stolen phone parts to t

If Apple has a record of the individual serial numbers on parts contained in each phone, that seems like a wonderful way of backtracking stolen phone parts to the thieves. "Oh you're trying to replace your phone screen with one from a stolen item. Please provide your contact details so we can pass that on to the police." Doesn't seem like a bad idea at all. ;)