Replacing hard drive

In a recent thread I asked about my unstable 10.0 install and all responses
pointed to hardware. I've checked as much as I can and have now decided to
change the hard drive.

Current setup, twin drives boot using Grub.
hda Windows XP
hdb Suse 10

Is it just a case of swapping hdb and re installing from the dvd? Will it
recognise the XP installation and will it ensure that I can still boot XP,
I ask because with the current hdb unplugged the PC will not boot to XP (I
assume the original install modified hda). Or do I have to do something
grub/boot related prior to removing the old disc.

Thanks
Ray
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Relevant Pages

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