Problem loading OSX on Mac A1181?

This unit stopped going to the desktop so I put another HDD with snow leopard on it from another macbook into this unit and it worked fine. I purchased a new HDD, installed it then loaded the Disk and it started going the installation process but when it comes to the Install Mac OSX screen, no hdd is listed? This was the same deal when I tried to reinstall the OSX on the original HDD but becuase the replacement HDD worked with the OS on it, that led me to believe that it was the original HDD at fault but now with the same deal with a new HDD, I am not understanding what's going on here or what to do here? Help?

Good afternoon! I write because I have problem with my MacBook model A1181, as I'm trying to install Snow Leopard operating system and does not want me on, the white screen with the apple and the clock stays loading. if I can please help I would appreciate it.

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