10.4 DVD is being ejected by my iMac G5

I'm running 10.3.9 and want to install the 10.4 with its DVD. My G5 is ejecting the DVD after 30 sec., without reading it. Is there anybody who knows that problem? Is there a solution?
Thanks.

Ieclone, welcome, DVD and CD are separate lens, so first try a lens cleaner and see if that works. If not check in Apple/About this Mac/More Info/System Profiler and see if it is a Sony DVD RW-DW U12A, these have been known to be a little problematic and for not reading the newer 16X media.
Joe

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