The mac os x install disc 2 doesnt run.........

the mac os x install disc 2 doesnt run...........what can i do.??...im trying to erase and reinstall all system......but i cant....the disk #1 run ok..but the other one doesnt....
Thanks

Hi M.s.
In your first post, your specs are posted as ibook Mac OS X (10.4.6).
In your second post, they are macbook pro Mac OS X (10.4.6.
And you have posted your Topic in the Mac OS X v10.3 & earlier forum.
Which version of OSX are you trying to install on the iBook G4, and what type of discs are you using?
The original discs that shipped with the iBook, or a Full Retail Version Jaguar, Panther, or Tiger?
If you are using the Tiger system install discs that shipped with your MacBook Pro, that would explain why the installation is not successful.
Model Specific discs, will very seldom work. And the discs that shipped with the Intel MacBook Pro will definately not work in the iBook G4.
ali b

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