Satellite L500 - Is BIOS version 1.9 compatible?

Heyas,
I've noticed that a new BIOS version (v 1.90) for Satellite L500 Notebooks. My model - PSLS3A-01301D does not appear in the list of L500 models on the MyToshiba website, and I am very wary of installing the update incase it turns my laptop into a very expensive paperweight. Could anyone give me an idea if this new BIOS update is safe for my model?
Thanks in advance,
Evan

heya,
Thanks for the reply; I have to admit I'm suprised you found my laptop model on the australian website. When I did a search with both google and of the aussie site myself returned no results; that is to say, google did (even returned this thread) but none on [http://www.mytoshiba.com.au].
As for the need for the bios update; well yes I admit that I probably don't need it at this moment. I can be a little obsessive about having latest drivers and (generally) updates for my machine, it always seems to make it run a little smoother, although that could be my own bias.
It is kinda frustrating not to find be able to find my model anywhere on toshiba's site, especially when you seem to have been able to find it so easily.
thanks,
Evan

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