Disable bluetooth on mini

I have a Cirago Bluetooth BTA6210 v.2.1 EDR Class 1 Micro Bluetooth Adaper with my mini to extend the range of my bt keyboard and mouse.  Works perfectly once connect, but whenever there are updates or a power bump it doesn't automatcally connect.  The internal connects to the kb/mouse but the range is horrible.  Cirago just states 'it works' with the mac by plugging it in; how can i force an external bt antena?

Is it possible to use the Apple menulet (it appears in the menubar near the clock) to turn off the Apple built-in Bluetooth without turning off the Cirago one? If so that would be the simplest solution.
Alternatively, maybe disconnecting the internal Bluetooth antenna cable may be an option. If you look at the bottom of this page http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Mac+Mini+Late+2012+Teardown/11262/1 you can see the wireless daughter board as inside the Mac mini. You can also see the three round brass sockets. I believe two are for WiFi and one for Bluetooth. If you don't need WiFi removing the daughter board completely would definitely solve the problem.

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