Used Boot Camp, iMac doesn't start

Hello everyone!
I have got a iMac Core 2 Duo. I tried to install Windows XP with Boot Camp yesterday. When I went threw the installation steps, it asked me how much space I would like to put on the Windows partition. I left it as it was, 32gb. When I put in my Win XP disc, the computer restarted itself and started to install something (blue screen, white text at the down side). When I later would choose a partition to install Windows, there only was 1 partition, the Macintosh-one. I couldn't install on it, because it told me that the partition is damaged or has another file format. I pushed F3 and quit the windows-installation. When my computer restarted, there was only a white screen and nothing happend, OSX didnt load!
I have tried putting in the OSX install disc and restarting computer, nothing happened, still just a white monitor!! I cant do anything, even move the mouse! What should I do? Please help!
Vad ska jag göra?
iMac Core 2 Duo 20" Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Welcome to the Apple Discussions.
Not to be bearer of bad news, but you may need to contact Apple on this one. Some folks have reported this similar experience and needed a new hard drive.
Just an idea for you. There is an entire Apple Discussion forum dedicated to Boot Camp and Windows XP & Vista.
Whereas, not everyone here with an Intel iMac has installed, tried to install or has experience with BC & XP & Vista, everyone there has or at least has an interest. You may attract help more quickly there.
The Forum is at the bottom of the main Apple Discussions page under Windows Compatible Technology.
Here is a link;
Forum: Boot Camp Public Beta
If there is a way out of this that you can accomplish at home those folks will be able to assist you with the information. Try searching that forum for folks with the same/similar issue.
Good luck!

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no mine's a 20 inch and I bought it last year.
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