How to install mac os (PPC) on an external hard drive, through a mac mini (intel) ?

Hi all,
Let me explain:
-  my iMac G5 iSight has a dead HDD and dead superdrive: No way to get it to run
- I have the installation disc of Tiger (PPC)
- I have an external HDD in FW
- I have a mac mini (Intel)
How to install the Mac OS PPC on the external HDD with the mac mini (Intel)  ?

Hello,
You must use the Intel iMac as a Firewire Optical drive.
How to use FireWire target disk mode...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1661
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Target_Disk_Mode
Put the PPC Install Disc in the Intel iMac.
Put the Intel iMac into FireWire target disk mode...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1661
Boot the G5 iMac holding the Option/alt key, & see if the Install Disc in the Intel iMac shows up as a boot choice.

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