Tiger install discs not mounting

Hi folks,
My girlfriends G4 Powerbook (867mhz) has been playing up, sluggish,kernal panics etc.
The usual maintenance/troubleshooting has made little difference.
I suggested she re-install Tiger, however her Tiger discs won`t mount (other discs are fine).
Q: Can I use the install disc that came with my G5dual 2.7 ?
Cheers
ps also posted in powerbook forum
G5 dual 2.7(3gig Ram) 20"cinema display/G4 733 Mac OS X (10.4.5) MOTU 828mk2/Unitor 8mk2/Digi 001

I'm assuming you're trying to use machine specific disks (gray in color) with the G4. Apple changed how the bundled disks are made starting with Tiger. The disks check to see if the hardware matches the Mac they came with. If not, they won't work.
In order to install Tiger on her G4, you'll have to purchase a retail, commercial copy of Tiger.

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PowerMac G4s never were 15". Don't you mean Powerbook G4 15"? If you mean Powerbook G4 15" and it came with Tiger, then the answer is no, as my FAQ explains:
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