How to install Windows 7 on Mac mini Late 2009

After I upgraded to Mavericks from Lion, I can't edit info.plist file to enable the 'Create Windows bootable USB flash drive' feature in Boot Camp 5.1. Who can help me, please?

I've been trying. I've created a USB bootable drive with Bootcamp, and I am still getting "No Bootable Device."
This is annoying.
I've read so many things. From "If you don't have an Optical Drive, can only do it from USB." to "You need an Optical Drive."
My computer is the newest Mac Mini with zero Optical Drive. So USB is the only option. Still Stuck. Still Sad. Still Wondering.
Best,
Joshua

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