Can't install new MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.2

Hi all. I've tried to update to the newly released MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.2, but when I go to run it, it says that my MacBook doesn't need updating. I know that I'm on the older 1.0 Firmware with Boot ROM Version MB21.00A5.B07. Any guesses as to why this new update won't run on my MacBook? It's supposed to be for all versions. Thanks for your help.
--Eric

enelson76 wrote:
Hi all. I've tried to update to the newly released MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.2, but when I go to run it, it says that my MacBook doesn't need updating. I know that I'm on the older 1.0 Firmware with Boot ROM Version MB21.00A5.B07. Any guesses as to why this new update won't run on my MacBook? It's supposed to be for all versions. Thanks for your help.
--Eric
Are you getting this update from the automatic updater? If not, you don't need it and you certainly don't want it.
Unlike software updates, one should never attempt to install a firmware update that is not specifically designed for that machine. Downloading and attempting to install firmware that is not correct can result in corrupted EFI and the need for the firmware restore CD.
You did make a firmware restore CD as instructed, I hope. It's the first step.

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