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I'm using a MBP 15" Mid 2010 model and have an Apple remote (both white and aluminium versions) but I have a major issue with the pairing of the remote.
I have successfully paired the remote but each time I need to use it I have to go right next to the IR receiver press the remote's buttons a lot of times and then it will work perfectly from then on - until my Mac's screen goes to sleep - then I can press a button on the remote to turn the screen back on but then I'm unable to use the remote further until I go right up to the IR receiver and press the remote a lot of times once more!
All very odd and nothing appears in the console to say anything odd is happening.
Any help, advice, ideas or solutions would be greatly appreciated.