To Prepare A New Hard Drive - Compaq AMC20493-KT5 Reference Manual

Add-On Devices
Replacing the Hard Drive

To prepare a new hard drive

When you install a new hard drive, you also need to prepare it to be able to work
with your notebook.
If you want to restore the Windows software and operating system that were
originally installed on your notebook, use the QuickRestore System Recovery CD
that came with your notebook.
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