Macbook firmware update

I haven't updated my Macbook's system for a while. Among the updates Software Update finds is a firmware update. Am I safe in letting Software Update handle all the updating as it wants, or am I better off updating the firmware first, alone, then putting all the other stuff in?
thanks,
--h

Nothing wrong with doing it via SU or downloading the standalone updaters and doing it all yourself. Just be sure you read the instructions, if any, before you proceed with any update. If the update is for the SuperDrive, then you must use a little caution - do not restart the computer until the firmware update has been completed. The SuperDrive firmware updater hides the dialog that warns you not to restart the computer until the firmware update has been completed. When you use SU you may never see that warning and restart the computer when the software updates are completed. Don't do that or your SuperDrive will be rendered inoperable and will require replacement.

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