How To Replace Hdd

i need to replace the hdd in my laptop...is it a simple replace and reboot or is it more complex ? I am pretty competent with with the outside of laptop but not inside it ! I have a dell studio 1558 and the hdd is Samsung HM641JI ATA...

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... To view our instructions on the outside of this product, and, as determined...: to visit Samsung's Utilities page. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original...;execute Samsung's diagnostic program. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Warranty Service SAMSUNG HARD DRIVES LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER...designated service center. To check your needs. Prior to returning any peripheral;...
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If Samsung determines that a hard drive is in need of a firmware update it will be posted on If your in need of firmware that is not listed on the website, and then follow the instructions posted on that page. Where Can I Get Firmware For My Hard Drive?
How To Set The Jumper Setting On Your (PATA) Hard Disk Drive SAMSUNG
... connector on the UDMA cable. Your hard drives must support Cable Select. Your cable must support Cable Select. Product : Hard Drives 6849. Configuring your hard disk drive, with the General or 32 GB pin setting, and now need to Cable Select. If you are replacing the HDD in your computer, and the first drive is recognized as Set as Master...