Installation problems upgrading to Tiger

i just recently bought the Tiger update and was so eager to try it out. But... I couldn't even try and install it `cos the installation CD keeps getting itself ejected. It just sorta makes this continous noise inside there and then ejects it. Happens everytime. I rechecked the requirements thinking I went somewhere wrong with that. I dismissed the firewire bit prior to buying the Tiger pack, thinking it was no big deal.. cos I don't have it in my PowerBook G4. Could that be the reason?
Pls advice
PowerBook G4 (1GHz/867MHz)   Mac OS X (10.2.x)  
  Mac OS X (10.2.x)  

Hi nysh,
first of all: WELCOME TO THE DISCUSSIONS!
Your PowerBook does have built-in firewire and is fully compatible with Tiger: PowerBook G4 (1GHz/867MHz) - Technical Specifications
Make sure you have the retail full install DVD (black), then follow this procedure: 10.4 Tiger Upgrade: Decision tree+Checklist
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    See My Reply, in your other related topic Upgrade Help... is my install disk good?.
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