Z61T I want to upgrade hard drive and go to Windows 7

I want to replace my 160GB HD with a larger one and move from Vista Business to Windows 7 Home. What order would you recommend that I do this and do I require any thing else to make this happen?

you need to get the larger hdd first, the largest you can get is about 500 gig in 9.5 mm and 2.5 inch form factor, you can get this online through places like newegg.com, then you would need to purchase a copy of the Win 7 home from somewhere.
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