Replaced hard drive and now OS won't install

I replaced the hard drive on my ibook G4 12" laptop. Everything seemed to work, it of course came up with the file folder and a ? because there is no system on it. I have a copy of OS X 10.3 original disks (not just the updates). When I put in Disk 1 the apple will come up in the middle of the screen, but it will go no further.
I don't know if that is the wrong version of OS or if something is wrong with my CD drive. Or if it is something worse.

Hi guys ...
I am having the same issue with it after i replaced the Hard Drive(80GB) but all comes up is the logo with the question mark on it and does not go any further, i have an ibook G4 12", what should i do? please

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