Original 10.4 Tiger install disc keeps ejecting

Hello,
I am trying to re-install my 2007 white MacBook to its original state so I can sell it. It currently has Lion installed, when I insert the original Apple 10.4 Tiger CD/DVD into the super drive the disc just keeps ejecting. All other discs work and the install disc does not eject from my MacMini.
Why is this happening?
How can I get Tiger installed on it from the original disc?
Many thanks in advance for any help provided.

When trying to boot with a disc, it's say that the disc isn't compatible with your machine. ( I thing strongly. )
After you start up the machine normally, can you insert the disc?
You can manually delete things. You might miss a few things but you should get most.
Robert
start by deleting your id:
Create new Account
blue apple > system preferences
clicks on accounts icon
click on lock icon if locked.
enter logon password
click on + icon ( left side of screen just above the lock icon )
after creating new account, you need to logout of your current account.
blue apple > log out ... current count name ...
log on to new account. see if problem goes away.
if it has gone away rename finder preference ( Not sure of name ) ... reboot.

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