(Redirect) Replacing original PC HDD

I need to replace the HDD that came with my Dell DMO51. It completely just stopped working and making a clicking sound. It originally had Windows XP installed but since I upgraded the ram to 2GB and has a dual core 2.8Ghz cpu. I  want to put windows 7 OS on the new drive. Can I do this using a refurbishing disk for windows 7? If so how?  If not, do I need to do anything to the drive to prep It for windows 7 premium software?