FCP 4.0.1 Install Problems on POWERBOOK with OS X.4.10

I had some facts wrong in my earlier post. I have a powerbook 1.33 Ghz 17" running OS X.4.10. I did a clean install of 10.4.10. When I try to install FCP 4.0.1, I get to the liscensing window and enter my serial number, but the "OK" button stays grayed out.
This is my second laptop of the same model. On the first one, everything installed normally, and I upgraded to FCP 4.5. That powerbook developed vertical lines on the display, so I returned it to the reseller. I do not know what OS was installed.
I have my replacement in hand, but now I have install problems. Can anybody shed light on this?
Thanks.

Triple check the serial number you're inputting... ones can look like L's and zero's can look like OH's etc... it must be exactly right.
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