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i messed up a repair to my mac mini 2012. can you identify the connector (blue arrow) in this picture and its function https://www.dropbox.com/s/jw839dmnw2pyc8… and is it A. you can live without it B. you might be able to have it repaired C. you’re screwed
IR sensor connection. See step #13 of this guide: Mac mini Late 2012 Logic Board Replacement
