Resetting firmware via factory reset?

Hi,
I have a late 2008 Macbook (the unibody with removable battery one). I want to roll back my firmware to an older version, because apparently I have this weird, discretely released version of the current firmware that doesn't allow third party batteries. However, apparently rolling back the firmware is not easy. I was told by an apple employee that if I do a factory reset I've got about 70-30 chance of this resetting the relevant things.
So basically, I want to back up my files, but I don't want to use an application that carries over everything (like time machine) since I want all the system stuff to be reset. Basically, I want to drag n' drop. But of course, I want to drag and drop so as many things stay working as possible. Any tips here? For example, can I just drag and drop the applications folder, or will I want to include the "Library" folder if I want thing to actually work? Or am I better off just reinstalling applications?
Thanks in advance!

Firmware only goes forward, if one bricks your machine Apple just replaces your logicboard or if they can't your out of luck.
However I've read stories/threads online it's possible to downgrade the firmware, but I don't know where I saw it.
This is the method to reinstall the firmware in case it gets lost out of NVRAM or botched update, but it won't downgrade it according to Apple.
Restoring firmware on Intel Mac's
So now you at least know how to reinstall the firmware, but I've read the downgrade can occur in place somehow.
Sorry I don't have any more information, you'll have to search the more geekier Mac hacking sites.
Ask on MacRumors.com, there are a lot of hackers there or can point you in the right direction if it exists.

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