Is it possible to change/crash/scramble the IMEI number of an iPhone 5s?

I accidentally crashed the IMEI number of a Samsung Note 2 while flashing the stock ROM on it (CM11 was in use) and now a friend lost his iPhone and told me it's not possible to crash/scramble the IMEI on it.
Is it possible to do so or not?

There are software hacks to fake a new IMEI, but the IMEI is hardwired into the phone. The OS can loose the ability to READ it, as your bad flash has demonstrated, but it is still there.

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