Compaq Presario CQ58 - replace hard drive?

I have a Compaq Presario CQ58. I'm wanting to replace the stock drive with a 1TB internal drive.
1) Will the recovery discs reinstall my OS, Microsoft authentications and all the other stuff that came with my old drive?
2) Will I need any special adapters or hardware or can I just look for a SATA drive with the 9.5mm form factor and just plug it in?
3) Are there any pitfalls or nuisances to doing this like required special hardware drivers or such? Are there drive manufacturers whose drives are easier to install?
4) Is there anything I've forgotten to ask?

Hi,
To answer your questions in order:
1. Your recovery discs will reinstall Windows 8 on the new HDD, along with all the required drivers and original software - they will also re-create all the original partitions.
2. You need to remove the sata connector and cable, along with the 2 bracket sections from the old HDD and fit these to the new drive - see Pages 40/41 of your Maintenance & Service Guide.
3. You are not restricted to any particular manufacturer. Your notebook will accept 9.5, 7.0 or 6.35mm Hard Drives - considering the HDD brackets in your machine are for a 9.5mm HDD, I'd stay with this size for the 1Tb HDD replacement. An example can be seen on the following link.
1Tb 2.5" 9.5mm Sata ii Notebook Hard Drive.
4. That's about it
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