Introduction
Replace your IR board to regain control of your mini via an Apple remote.
What you need
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Slightly squeeze the two retaining arms toward each other and lift the AirPort antenna off its post.
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Use the tip of a spudger to slightly lift the left side of the ZIF cable lock up from its socket.
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Remove the recessed Phillips screw near the power button securing the internal frame to the bottom housing.
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Remove the recessed Phillips screw near the sleep light securing the internal frame to the bottom housing.
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Remove the Phillips screw near the audio ports securing the internal frame to the bottom case.
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Gently lift the internal frame up from the bottom housing, minding the AirPort antenna and any other cables that may get caught.
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Remove the Bluetooth antenna from the internal frame by pushing up on both sides of the board as close to the center post as possible.
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Turn the mini 180 degrees and remove the two Phillips screws securing the optical drive to the internal frame on the other side.
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Remove the single Phillips screw securing the IR board to the internal frame.
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De-route the IR board and cable through the channel near the hard drive in the internal frame.
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Use your fingers to disconnect the IR cable connector from its socket on the interconnect board. Make sure to pull straight out, and to pull on the connector and not the cable.
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