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The first step in this endeavor involved meticulously sourcing each necessary component. The decision to build an iPhone 12 Mini was strategic; as an older model, its parts were anticipated to be more affordable. The search began with the housing unit—the essential frame of the phone—which could be purchased in various models and colors. An analysis revealed that buying the housing with pre-installed parts was marginally cheaper than sourcing each individual piece.