PowerBook 17"G4 1.67GHZ replacing HD

I've purchased a new Western Digital 250G HD from OWC and I have the iFixit installation printed and I;;m ready to begin. Question, I've got TimeMachine backing up to my TimeCapsule but before I begin the swap out will TM sync properly from TC and put everything back where it is supposed to go on my new HD? Or do I need to use a third party software program to do so. I'm posting here first but should I be posting in the TM/TC forum please notify and I will move it over there. Thanks,
jason
One more item, I've tried to find out how to create an alias for my post instead of my proper name and I can't find out where to make that change. Do I need to create a whole new profile? I'm sure it's an easy fix but I can't seem to locate it.

I'm posting here first but should I be posting in the TM/TC forum
It's probably a good idea in this case to post both places.
I've tried to find out how to create an alias for my post instead of my proper name and I can't find out where to make that change. Do I need to create a whole new profile
Unfortunately, the third-party software that now drives Apple Discussions does not allow changes like that. You would have to create a new user account and profile. See this Announcement form the Hosts:
Regarding Requests to change a user alias / username / displayed name

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