Conflicting information from support pages about firmware update error

I recently opened my Macbook to see a firmware update. I followed the instructions to install it, however when I went to shut down to complete the process, I got an error: +"unexpected error occurred (0); unable to upgrade firmware"+
After several tries, some digging through the support articles yielded this information:
+Firmware updates for Intel-based Macs require a GUID partition scheme+
+Firmware updates will not install on an Intel-based Mac if the computer is using a non-standard partition scheme, such as an fdisk scheme. You may see an "unexpected error occurred (0); unable to upgrade firmware" error message, or your computer may start normally (after a single beep if the power button is held) when attempting to install the firmware update.+
So I followed the instructions to determine which partition scheme I had. It was "applepartitionscheme". I read further to see how to correct this, assuming I should to make sure I had the latest updates on my computer. After seeing that it required backing up data, and potentially my install disc, I decided to put my Service Plan money to work, and have Apple Support walk me through it, as I am still a rather novice Apple customer.
I admit I was frustrated that the man on the phone did not seem to understand that I already had a grasp on my problem, and that I bypassed a lot of the diagnostic steps already. I realize that tech support has to follow some step by step manual when talking to a customer, but sometimes I hate being patronized. (Yes, my monitor is on, yes I am connected to the internet. I am not stupid.) I explained I recently had the hard drive replaced. He walked me through "Repairing Permissions" using my install disc. This did not fix the issue. He explained that the update was probably not needed. It wasn't compatible with my computer, and that the techs who put my new drive in probably installed any updates I needed at Apple Care.
But, am I just really not educated enough in this? Wouldn't my computer say then if it had the most current update? When I check my version it reads : MB....B02, 1.13f3 but when I check under the list of latest update for Macbook it reads, MB...B07, 1.4f12. Is my new hard drive is indeed updated, but my "About This Mac" still thinks it has an older version? Am I going to have this problem with every update?
I find it hard to believe that after reading this highlighted tech support article:
+An Intel-based Mac's hard disk must be formatted with the GUID partition scheme to apply a firmware update. Intel-based Macs are shipped this way from the factory. If you have reformatted your hard drive, you should check which scheme your hard disk is currently using before applying a firmware update.+
that I don't need to fix this incompatibility. Can anyone help with this?

fatoots wrote:
... This did not fix the issue. He explained that the update was probably not needed. It wasn't compatible with my computer, and that the techs who put my new drive in probably installed any updates I needed at Apple Care.
At that point say you are not satisfied and you would like to A: talk to his supervisor
or B: escalate the problem.
Trust what "System Profiler" tells you, not what "Software Update" tells you.
You DO need to resolve this update.
* backup your data
* repartition the HD using GUID
* reinstall MacOS
* install all updates
* restore your data

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