No firmware update before install of 10.2.4, ex. Screen won't Work.. HELP

I screwed up and didn't upgrade the firmware, now I have a pale blue screen that won't show up on the external monitor that I connected...I have been following the tips on Giles Kennedy's firmware problem solver page, but I am stuck. The local apple store wants to charge me $150 to even look at it...I need ideas!!!

Sorry, but this forum is for questions about the new Intel-based iMac Core Duo, so it's not likely you'll get a quick or accurate answer here. Try asking in the iMac (CRT) forum instead. Search there for "firmware" first and you may find the answer already covered in a previous thread.
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