How to find system discs for Macbook Pro

I seem to have misplaced my Macbook Pro 3,1 system discs. I think I may have left them in the box, then got rid of the box. Is there anyway I can get another copy of the discs, or download them from the Apple site?
The Machine came with 10.4.8 I have a Tiger Retail disc, but it only seems to work on PPC machines. I need to reinstall the system software, as when the machine starts up it keeps saying some system files are missing and need to be re-installed.
Any help will be much appreciated

You can get replacement System Install & Restore CD/DVDs from Apple's Customer Support - in the US, (800) 767-2775 - for a nominal S&H fee. You'll need to have the model and/or serial number of your Mac available.
If you're not in the US, you may need to go through the regional Apple Store that serves your location to find the contact number. Here's a list of links to all of those -
http://store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Images/intlstoreroutingpage.html

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