Even after software restore, ibook does not start up - shows ?

My ibook was having problems starting up, most times a "?" blinking while trying to start up. So I started up using the starup disc while holding down the "C" key. I reinstalled the system software choosing to erase the HD and start from scratch.
When i go to start up the ibook with the freshly installed system, i am still getting the blinking "?". does this mean i have a hardware problem?

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