Error message when do Verify Disk

My Powerbook G4 has been very slow lately, so i ran the Verify Disk and the following message came up:
Verifying volume “Macintosh HD”
Checking HFS Plus volume.
Checking Extents Overflow file.
Checking Catalog file.
Checking multi-linked files.
Checking Catalog hierarchy.
Checking Extended Attributes file.
Checking volume bitmap.
Checking volume information.
Volume Header needs minor repair
The volume Macintosh HD needs to be repaired.
Error: The underlying task reported failure on exit
1 HFS volume checked
Volume needs repair
As you can see it says it needs to be repaired. Is this something that i can do or should it be taken to a Apple Store?
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Bryce

Bryce:
Running Repair Disk will, likely, give you the same error. But, go ahead and try it, anyway. This is a directory/filesystem issue that Disk Utility is usually unable to repair. It is sometimes caused by a failing Hard Drive. If your Hard Drive is the original one that shipped with the computer, it likely needs to be replaced, as the average life of these drives is 3 to 5 years. Here are your options:
• First order of business is to backup your data if you do not have a current backup.
• You can use a utility like Tech Tool Pro or Disk Warrior. One of these will likely do the job, but that is not guaranteed.
• You can (make sure you have a backup) reinstall the OS. I recommend a complete reformat, erase and reinstall, then restore from backup. (Post back for step by step directions). An Archive and Install may work, but is not guaranteed, and even so, you should have your data backed up.
If you choose to install a new HDD please post back for available drives, as well as for step by step directions and additional tips.
cornelius
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