Mac Mini (OSX 10.5.8) won't start all the way

I try to turn on my Mac Mini, and it only goes to the apple logo, and the spinning wheel thing. Then it just shuts off again. I turn it on again, it shuts off. I've tried unplugging it, leaving it for a while, holding the power button for an extended time, nothing works. Help please.

If you have an Intel-based mini, have you reset the SMC?
Shut down the computer.
Unplug the computer's power cord.
Wait fifteen seconds.
Attach the computer's power cord.
Wait five seconds, then press the power button to turn on the computer.
This can sometimes address unexpected shutoffs.

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