Hard drve crash installing leopard

Hi, just tried to install leopard & get to the 'select a destination' scree where I see an icon of my HD with the yellow triangle on it seconds before the computer freezes - every single time. The machine has been crashing constantly (in OS10.2) does this mean my HD is finished, or is it more sinister?... I had a hunch it was something to do with the superdrive as the only way I ever get past start-up is by ejecting as the computer starts & clean Leopard install was my last hope.....
Thanks if you can help.

Which Mac are you trying to install Leopard on? Does it meet the Leopard requirements?
*Leopard Technical Requirements*
http://www.apple.com/macosx/techspecs/
When troubleshooting, disconnect all external devices except your mouse & kbd.
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