With the just released EFI firmware update for the Mac mini, here:
https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1823
There is no more need to modify the boot.efi, as the boot screen is now black by default, even after a PRAM or SMC reset.
https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1823
There is no more need to modify the boot.efi, as the boot screen is now black by default, even after a PRAM or SMC reset.