DV7 HD upgrade to Seagate SS Hybrid - Will it work?

I have a failed HD on my DV7t-6100 quad-core. I was looking at purchasing this Seagate Momentus XT 750GB 7200RPM 2.5 inch solid state hybrid drive to replace the factory 750gb HD.
I have a few questions about this drive:
1 - Will it be a direct plug-and-play for my current computer?
2 - Do I need to buy a new caddy and cable, or will the existing one from my current failed HD work?
3 - I have the Windows 7 recovery files from my father-in-laws HP DV6 laptop (smaller size HD than my computer). Will it matter that the files didn't come from my own computer (since the HD failed before I could make the discs)?
Thanks to any and all that can help ease my worries!

It will fit no problem as remains standard size, mountings & depth retains the 9.5mm standard too.
Only problem with these is the firmware for adaptive memory still needs fine tuning as if unlucky you will find it fails to live up to the expected performance gains ...
You will not be able to use the DV6 recovery discs & if after a fast system you would be far better installing generic Windows rather than the bloated HP OEM setup ... You can order HP recovery discs at a cost or download Microsofts Windows 7 install ISO for free, see link here
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