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I need to replace my current hard drive with a solid state drive. I purchased the drive, I need to know how to replace it myself.

Assuming you have a Hard Drive currently, its most likly your MacBook is built between 2009 and 2012 and is a non-retina this link should help as these models are basically the same for hard drive replacement. MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2012 Hard Drive Replacement If you are unsure if the device is a retina model you can easily identify it by weather it has the “MacBook Pro” Branding at the bottom of the display.