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Need to write a find and replace script

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1971240z

1971240z

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Jul 24, 2002
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I need to fine a string of letters and numbers like HB33440011 in a file and replace it with a new number like HC446688900. Does any one know how to right a script that would find and replace the letters/numbers?

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sed -e 's/HB33440011/HC446688900/g' orig_file.txt > new_file.txt
 
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