Why do I need to return the old part, if I purchase a new part?

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Well, I had a problem with my motherboard, and got it replaced by an on-site tech HP sent me.
The notebook is well out of warranty, aand I paid for the new motherboard+labor.
However, when the tech showed up, he said he won't replace the motherboard unless I give him the old motherboard. He went on to say that this was the "company policy" and he won't let me keep any old part even if I pay for the new part.
I was too tired t o argue with him, and he replaced the motherboard, and took away the old motherboard.
On second thought, this is pretty absurd.
It's like HP telling me "If you purchase a new HP notebook, you'll have to return your old HP notebook back to us".
It would make sense if I was getting a free replacement and the notebook was under warranty. It doesn't make any sense when the notebook is out of warranty and I'm paying for the replacement part.
Think of it, when I purchased the notebook, i obviously paid for the motherboard that came with the notebook. So why does HP get to take it away from me?
If I purchase a new battery from HP store instead of amazon, do I need to return my old battery to HP?
If I purchase a new keyboard from the HP store, do I need to return my old keyboard?
I can give you the case number if you want.
Honestly, if this is the "company policy", I won't ever bother with another HP product again.
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HP only has new motherboards. They sell the bad ones into the Chinese market and they show up on eBay and similar places. You have a new motherboard. If you can tell us the part number of what you bought we can tell you the "full" price and the "exchange" price of the part. They should definitely explain the options to you but I think they likely assume you want the lower exchange price.