HDD died, problems woith Final cut registration

Hi,
A couple of weeks ago my G5s HDD died and on it was a registered version of Final cut.
I have the install disks however I want to know if I can I re-install Final cut using the same serial number ?
If not Is their a contact at apple who can sought this problem out?
Thanks
Simon
2 x 2.5 G5 3GB RAM Mac OS X (10.4.7) 2 x MOTU 828 mk II s

Who would of thought it would be so simple ! I was expecting..."this key is already in use" or at least "you have exceeded the maximum number of installations on this license" misery !! etc etc
Thanks mate !

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