How do I replace/install my SSD?

I ordered a dv7t-7000 Quad Ed. I chose a single 160GB SSD during the custom configuration. I have a 240GB SanDisk Extreme SSD that I want to use instead. I want the faster 240GB drive to be my primary drive (containing the OS and programs) and use the slower 160GB SSD drive for files/storage. I want to do a fresh install and not clone the drive image.
This is basically how I plan to do it:
1) Download Win7 iso file and burn it to CD (file from PC World here)
2) Remove 160GB drive
3) Insert the 240GB drive
4) Boot from CD and install using the product key on the bottom of the laptop
5) Move 160GB to second drive bay
6) Format the 160GB drive
I've formatted my current drive and re-installed Windows Vista a few times so this all seems simple enough, but are there any pitfalls that I should be keeping an eye out for during the process?

Just make sure you use the same version of Windows 7 as originally installed. You may have to manually activate Windows 7. You can blow past the original screen for entering the Key Code if it does not work and enter it once Windows 7 is installed at any time during the 30 day period. You can also use the swsetup file on the original 160 gig drive as the source for drivers. All the original drivers and apps (to the extent you want any of them) should be in there. Do that before you format the 160 gig drive so you don;t lose them and have to download and install drivers one by one. 

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