When i turn on, i get as far as the white screen and apple logo

and then it just freezes. Ive tried powering down and unplugging for a few minutes but to no avail.
Any ideas what it might be ?

Put your original install disc in and restart holding the C key. Run Disk Utility and see if your drive shows up, if it does try to repair it.

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