Replacing hard drive and system recovery

I have a HDX 16 1155CA laptop running Windows 7 ultimate (upgraded from the pre-installed Vista). I recently dicovered a bad sector or several bad sectors on my hard drive using many diagnistics tools. SMART info indicates 3 pending sectors. Also,the hard drive failed the self test under BIOS self diagnostics. As my computer may be facing imminent hard drive failure, I'd like to replace the hard drive. Are there any HHDs with larger storage space and higer RPM compatable with this laptop? Also, i can't create a second set of recovery disks containg my current system and settings, how would I be able to recover my system/data and how should I back up all my current files?
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Hi:
You can use the Windows 7 backup and recovery system to make a ghost image of your current hard drive contents onto a portable hard drive.  You will also have to make a boot CD which it will give you the option of doing, to access the recovery files, and reinstall your current configuration.
However, if I were you, I would back up any files, music and photos separately that I didn't want to lose, just in case the reinstallation fails.
While HP doesn't show any upgrades for your hard drive, I would imagine you would be safe installing up to a 640 GB 7200 RPM SATA drive. It is a modern enough PC.
You may also want to be on the safe side, and order a set of recovery disks for your notebook. They will be for Vista, but you can then go ahead and install W7 again.  A set of recovery disks normally costs around $16.00.
Here is the link to your notebook's support page.  Under the "Alerts for this Product" section, you can click on the blue link that states "How to Order Recovery Disks"
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/product?product=3860262&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&cc=us
Paul

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