How to install OS X Snow Leopard from OS X 10.4.11

So I have a Mac OS X 10.4.11, and I am trying to install Snow Leopard on it. My computer meets all the system requirements, but the disk always pops out for no reason. I have tried cleaning the disk drive, and everything else possible. Someone please tell me how to install from there.

Download from Mac App store and follow instructions.
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