Install Bootcamp using Win XP Pro upgrade using a twisty tie

Seriously, I tried everything but when I opened my Mac Pro and realized that the superdrive has an open/close button, I figured out how to open the drive during installation of XP upgrade and insert my older OS disc.
I have the step-by-step instructions here:
http://alejandroramirez.blogspot.com/2006/12/installing-bootcamp-on-mac-pro-usin g.html
Mac Pro Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Hi Alejandro,
That is a great tip, I wish somebody could figure out trick like that for MacBook.
Mucho gracias for the tip.

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