I get that the game doesn't check location when assigning or using salvage, but a head shot of a Cyclops should really make it impossible to get the battle computer. That's where the thing is. You blew it up.

It took a little bit of extra management, but my playthrough was Po8 and I kept a little spreadsheet with what locations were destroyed and chose salvage from what remained, so that even if I had 8 pieces of salvage, they were no use unless they were the *correct* 8 pieces. Made the game far more interesting, honestly. Significant addition to tactical considerations. Also chose to require (and consume) salvage pieces for any chassis loss requiring replacement. Made for a cautious play style, but, again; more challenging and more fun.