Efi Update problem, Monitor blackout

Hi
I have a MBP running 10.6.8. I also use a 21" Aluminium Apple montor to view.
I ran the MacBook Pro EFI Firmware update version 2.7, and now after the restart the monitor is black!
tried restart again
tried a command, option, p, r, reboot. NO JOY monitor still blacked out.
Does anyone have any light they cn shed on this issue please. Thanks
Arnoux59

Yes, I'm sure all the program downloaded is right. While runing the EFI update program, system always notify no need to update, however, it do need to update from 0055.B06 to 0055.B08.

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1. How do I recover from this?
2. Is anyone else running into this problem?
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I don't have the link to that thread, but here is how to do it:
To reset the SMC:
Shut down your system.
Unplug all the accessories from the system
Unplug the power cord from the iMac and leave it unplugged for at least 15 seconds.
Reconnect the power cord. Wait another fifteen seconds and restart the computer.
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