I moved a mach kernel and now I can't start OS X

I remember moving a mach kernal last night. I didn't know what it was then, BUT I DO NOW!
-My PB will not start up past the grey (w/ Apple) screen.
-I have reinstalled the Os X CD
-I have performed everything the support stuff says to do and nothing will make it go past that grey screen.
Any insight out there?!?!?!?!?

If you have access to another Mac you can:
1. Connect the two via Firewire cable.
2. Boot your PB into Target Disk Mode (restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the "T" key until the TDM screen appears.)
3. Boot the other computer normally. Your PB's hard drive should appear on the other computer's Desktop.
You can then find the file you moved and return it to where it belongs.
Or you can do an Archive and Install. Before doing an Archive and Install you should repair the hard drive using Disk Utility after you boot from the OS X Installer disc.

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