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@cornelius_blackfoot
Got Ifixit on m phone so followed the instructions, its pretty simple. You just need a set of Torx screwdrivers to undo the body, I think Apple went to some proprietary screws not sure when though, you should check..
Link for early 2011 mbp is here
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing+MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Unibody+Early+2011+Hard+Drive+Replacement/5119/1
downloaded carbon cloner, bought an hard drive enclosure,
this one
Icy Box IB-231StU3-G External Enclosure for 2.5 inch SATA HDD to USB 3.0 Host - Brushed Aluminium: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
cloned the old hard drive, took out old hard drive, put in new SSD,
this one
Crucial CT256M4SSD2 256GB m4 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III) Internal SSD: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
bobs your uncle, pretty much a piece of piss.