Flashing ? No HD Found to install - Hardware Test ok though...

White Macbook 07 (i think)
Had the dreaded flashing ? mark and i thought HD was fried as my previous post asking what hd i need to buy.
However, i have now managed to boot up using the cd but when i got to install it wouldn't let me choose a hd i.e there was not one. Disk Utility just bought up the install cd itself.
I've done a Hardware Test and it says no trouble found.
How do i get it to show a hd so it can install Mac OS on there? Or no chance and HD gone.
I have a copy of the important content so not too fussed about saving anything.
Thanks for any help.
Cheers

Thanks for your quick response guys.
If the Hardware Test has run with no problem rule out logic board failure or not?
Apple Service said it was probably either a HD failure or less likely logic board failure.
If its just the HD i fancy getting one myself and fitting as it doesn't seem that hard and will save me some money. But if its not that could be a waste of time and money.
What spec internal HD would a White Macbook need, i posted in another thread but not checked if anyone has replied?
Thank you again

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