Cannot boot up Powerbook

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SG ONE

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I have a mac g4 powerbook. I cannot boot up. When I turn on the power I get a message saying I must restart the computer. I have not installed any new ram or any other devices. I am a complete idiot when it comes to computers so I don't know what a safe boot up is or how to do it.
The only thing I have done is I accidently threw away my fonts folder. I can't put them back in because I cant start up. I use bothe classic OS and Osx Tiger. Please Help.
Thanks
SG ONE
 
Try booting from the Tiger installation medium by holding down the "c" key at startup (the disk obviously inserted). You'll probably need to reinstall or fix that font folder issue.
 
I put in the Tiger disk. I pressed restart. the computer screen went grey with the same you must restart your mac. you cannot use the mouse , the keys or eject disk.
 
Many Thanks to the ones who tried to help me with this problem. I finally broke down and paid for apple tech support. It seems the problem is hardware related.
So my Mac is on it's way to the Doctor. Thanks again.
SG ONE
 
Apple Tech determined it was a hardware problem. I took it in to have it checked. They said it was the motherboard. So I am burying my Powerbook today. Once again Thanks!
SG ONE
 
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