SuperDrive makes noises on wake-up & restart after replacement

I had problems with my Super-drive (won't write DVD) on MacBookPro4,1 (early 2008, MBP41.00C1.B03) and got it replaced from an Apple-Care center. But now it is making noises on restart & Wake-up.
I read about a similar issue with Late 2008,2009 Editions of Macbook Pro. I also know that a firmware update is out that addresses this issue on late 2008,2009 MacBook Pros. I guess that my replaced DVD drive (HL-DT-ST DVDRW GSA-S10N) is the type being used by the Late 2008, 2009 Macbook Pros. But since my firmware is Early 2008 the update wont install.
Can someone help me regarding this issue. Can i update manually (i.e by not using the installer package)?
Thanx

What kind of noises is it making? After start/wake up some noise is normal (well, on my machine anyway) as the drive is checked for media.

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