Can't boot my imac G4 PPC from CD/DVD

I am trying to upgrade my 10.4.11 OS to 10.5 using a retail DVD but it just won't see the CD drive.
First it won't read the disk if I put it in it just spits it straight out again
Then I tried using the startup disk option in preferences but it doesn't list CD/DVD as an option
Then I tried holding down the option key on startup, it only gives me the HD as an option to start from
Then I tried holding down the C key
Then I tried boot cd:,\\:tbxi from openfirmware etc etc etc
So I know that you can't boot these models from a USB but is it possible they won't boot from CD/DVD drive either
Grateful for any response
Anna

Actually ignore my question it just occurred to me I should see if my DVD drive actually works!!! it doesn't sorry for the bother

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