LG GMA-4082N 8X SLIM DVD RW DRIVE FOR NOTEBOOK(Black-tray) W/SW (GMA4082N) Burner "open cd tray lenovo" Questions

...CD-R. I have searched for Firmware upgrades as was recommended by a friend, but heard that if I flash the wrong firm ware I could ruin my drive. Can anyone offer any advice whatsoever, please? Thanks ...