[G4] G4 won't read OS X upgrade CDs

[Ronald Steinke]

On 12 Jul, 2007, at 9:12 AM, David Minger NPG Cable wrote:

> To clarify: The G4 533 will accept the install Tiger DVD meaning  
> you can put it in and it knows there is a DVD there. But when you  
> try to actually upgrade the system closes out the DVD and will not  
> perform the install.

I realize that this may sound simple, but....

Are you trying to boot to the install DVD or just insert it and  
double-click on the icon? Your G4 has to boot from the DVD in order  
to install the OS.