Blank Screen After Replacing Hard Drive...

Hey guys,
I just tried to upgrade my RAM and my hard drive in my Macbook...
I backed up all of my files using Time Machine to an external hard drive...
I followed all of the instructions on the PDF from the Apple support site, but when I tried to turn my laptop back on, I got a blank screen. Help!
Thanks

Check and see that the RAM is seated good and that the drive is pushed in all the way. This is indicative of a problem with one of t=your improvements. Can you boot from the DVD?

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