Can't reinstall from DVD

I had the exact same problem as this guy: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=462176&tstart=0 and I have put a new hard drive in using the iFixit instructions.
The first problem was that the Combo drive wouldn't suck in the install DVD (the Panther disk that came when I bought it), but I seem to have fixed that by resetting the PMU. However, now I've got the disk in there, I can't boot from it - when I press C on startup it just goes to the folder icon with flashing question mark/Mac logo. I reset the PRAM as well for good measure.
Any ideas?

Hi Maryannh,
Welcome to Apple Discussions
You may want to look at...
Knowledge Base Document #58042 on A flashing question mark appears when you start your Mac.
Knowledge Base Document #106464 on Your Mac won't start up in Mac OS X (Mac OS X 10.3.9 or earlier)
Knowledge Base Document #106693, which Troubleshoots Mac OS X installation from CD or DVD
You may have a loose connection when you replaced your hard drive. You may want to go back and make sure all the hard drive is connected (you may want to replace the ribbon) correctly.
Jon
PS By the way, when you reset the PMU, you reset the PRAM. Your install disc cannot find your hard drive; it may need to be reformatted to HSF+.
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