Leopard install disc ejects automatically after a minute or so

Whenever i put in my leopard install disk, it simply makes some noises then ejects itself automatically after a minute or so.
I have an iMac which is about 2 years old and am currently running tiger 10.4.11
Really stuck on ideas on what to do
Even tried the whole turn it on its side trick which didnt work
Any help would be great, Cheers

thebruca wrote:
I also checked if i had a dual layer dvd drive, which i do so really dont see why it wont work
The suggestion to copy the disk requires a drive that can write (burn) dual layer DVD's. Essentially all DVD drives (including all used by Apple) can read dual layer DVD's.
I got it off the internet so im not to sure if i can get a refund
What do you mean by "off the internet"? Is this a retail, Apple-branded Leopard DVD or something else? All the retail disks are black, with a large "X" that almost goes from edge to edge of the disk. Other Apple-branded Leopard disks are gray & only work with certain Macs. They are bundled with the Mac they are meant for & their labeling indicates they are not to be sold separately.
If you have been sold a gray disk, this is almost certainly your problem.

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