Mac OS X could not be installed in your computer - Install failed

Wasup..
I have a macbook pro 13" (latest version) on mac os x 10.6.5
I was trying to reinstall the mac os x and I can't !!
Here is the log file:
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The error appears in the beginning of the installation:
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I am lost now, I really don't know what to do!
help, sos
thank you.

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
When booted from your install disc, navigate to Disk Utility and see what it says. It's possible you have a failing hard drive or something along those lines. If so, there should be some messages in red letters, and you can post back with what these are.
If this is a new replacement drive, did you format it properly for OS X?
If you want to try again, here is a link you might find useful:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1885474&tstart=60
However, if the drive is actually failing, it will need to be replaced.
Good luck!

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