PB 1.5Ghz stuck at grey screen after 10.5.3 update

Hi, I updated my Powerbook to 10.5.3 yesterday only to come back and find it permanently stuck at the grey screen with the Apple logo. It won't go past this screen. It just stays there forever, and it does not give me any kernel panics. I've read that some others are experiencing this same problem and have archived and installed.
Unfortunately, my friend bought a multi-user Leopard license and gave one to me, but he still has the Leopard disc. What is the best way to resolve this issue? Is there any way to solve this update issue without the disc? Or am I just going to have to wait for him to mail it? Thanks for any help.

try these links not sure if they will help but its worth a try
Disk Utility
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302672
PRAM Reset
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379
SMC Reset
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1411

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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106695
If you are updating Safari (or just have):
Input Managers from third parties can do as much harm as good. They use a security loophole to reach right into your applications' code and change that code as the application starts up. If you have installed 10.4.11 and Safari is crashing, the very first thing to do is clear out your InputManagers folders (both in your own Library and in the top-level /Library), log out and log back in, and try again.
So, disable all third party add-ons before updating Safari, as they may not have been updated yet for the new version. Add them back one by one. If something goes awry, remove it again and check on the software manufacturer's website for news of an update to match your version of Safari. Remember: Tiger up to 10.4.10 used Safari 2.0.4 or, if you downloaded it, Safari 3.0.3 beta. Safari 10.4.11 uses Safari 3.0.4 which is not a beta. If Safari 3.0.4 on 10.4.11 is not the fastest browser you have ever used, then something is wrong!
Moreover, trying to revert to Safari 2 when running 10.4.11 can have repercussions, as Safari 3.0.4 uses a completely different webkit on which other applications like iChat, Mail and Dashboard Widgets etc also rely.
Most errors reported here after an update are due to an unrepaired or undetected inherent fault in the system, and/or a third party ad-on. Two such add-on that have been frequently mentioned here for causing such problems are Piclens and Pithhelmet. If you have them, trash them.

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