How do I replace a compaq presario C762NR hard drive and re-install windows?

My friend brought me her computer and said it would not boot up. I tried to boot in safe mode and normal mode and it would not work. It would simply flash a blue screen and re-start. After running a test it determined that the hard drive failed. A new laptop is not an option at this point. 
I bought a new hard drive and I ordered the recovery disk set from HP. What are the proper steps to completing this replacement? 
The computer is OUT of warranty and so is the hard drive. The computer has Windows Vista on it. The failed hard drive was 160 gb, 2.5", SATA 1.5 gb/s, 8mb cache. The new one is the same except that it is SATA 3 gb/s.
This is my first time replacing a hard drive. I am confident about it but I just want to make sure I do it correctly. 
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Hi,
All you should need to do after replacing the HDD is the following.
Start the notebook and open the CD/DVD drive.  Insert the first Recovery Disc.  Hold down the power button until the notebook shuts down.  Press the power button to start the notebook which should now boot from the Recovery Disc and start the recovery process.
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