Add-On Devices 
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 
 
94  Reference Guide 
 
To prepare a new hard disk drive 
When you install a new hard disk drive, you must prepare it to work with your notebook 
by installing the Windows software and operating system that were originally installed on 
your notebook. Do this using the Recovery CDs that came with your notebook—see “To 
recover the factory installation of your hard disk” on page 121. 
Note 
If the notebook prompts you to activate Windows XP, follow the instructions that appear 
onscreen. The Windows XP Product ID code is located on the bottom of the notebook.