Installation disc keeps on ejecting

Hello everyone. So I recently bought an installation disc since I do not remember my iMac admin password. It is currently running on version 10.6.8.
I know there has been updates for the software, but without the admin password, im stuck on this version. The installation disc keeps on ejecting and nothing pops up when i insert it.
Please respond ASAP or else I will have to return this disc so i can get my $17 back.
Any advice is truly apreciated!

Hello jloy1490,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
To troubleshoot this issue where your disc is being automatically ejected from your Mac please follow the steps in the article below.
Apple Computers: Troubleshooting the slot-loading SuperDrive
Take care,
Alex H.

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