Powerbook Start-Up issue: Disk 3 error

Hello
When I try to start my PB, it says 'darwin/bsd powerbook" and then Log-in. I typed 'reboot' in the Log-in and it asked me for my password but when I enter the password it says 'incorrect' and then says 'disc 3 error'
Help - can anyone help??
Thank you!

Sometimes the easiest is the answer, try hitting the F2 key to bring up the brightness.
Hopefully your video is OK, maybe try hooking up an external monitor.
Target Disk Mode would also be in the mix of things to try.
Joe

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