SMC Firmware needed to fix L Shaped charger issue but get Alert

Hi there - I've seen lots of threads but haven't seen an answer to this yet - L shaped charger, not charging 2008 MacBook - I installed SMC Firmware 1.4 to fix (followed instructions) but when I launch, I get alert saying computer doesn't need it (System Profiler says I have 1.38f5) - the battery is in fair condition and I can re-set SMC to get a charge but would prefer the fix - would love to get some help!

Does the table at EFI and SMC firmware updates for Intel-based Macs show your model as requiring 1.4 ? - according to that, only the early 2008's do.
And it is the macbook update you've tried, right ?. It contains a test to check the model is suitable, so should give the 'This computer does not need this update.' message if not.
I've seen one MBP that refused to work with the L-shape, despite the fact that it should have... Apple paid for an old style charger from another supplier.

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