Macbook want start and makes a load beep

A friends Macbook wont start, when pressing the power button the macbook goes to a blank grey screen (with no apple logo) and also makes one load beep
Please post any help
Sorry but because it wont start cant tell you what operating system or model

Try booting from the install disk.
Insert Installer disk and Restart, holding down the "C" key until grey Apple appears.
Go to Installer menu (Panther and earlier) or Utilities menu (Tiger and later) and launch Disk Utility.
Select your HDD (manufacturer ID) in the left panel.
Select First Aid in the Main panel.
(Check S.M.A.R.T Status of HDD at the bottom of right panel. It should say: Verified)
Click Repair Disk on the bottom right.
If DU reports disk does not need repairs quit DU and restart.
If DU reports errors Repair again and again until DU reports disk is repaired.
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