Can't update firmware 1.6 on my mid 2011 Macbook Air

After I install this firmware, Macbook Air shows spinning icon forever and never reboot. Only way to recover from there is to power off and reboot by aborting update. Is there any clue on this?
MacBookAir4,2
Intel Core i7
1.8 GHz
DRAM 4 GB
Boot ROM version MBA41.0077.B0F
SMC Version 1.73f63
OS X 10.8 (12A269)
Darwin 12.0.0

Is this going to be an issue
As per Apple, no, it will work. however you should get the correct 45W charger.
"you can use an adapter of a higher wattage without issue."
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2346

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