I think I may have Phantum Cursor! Help!

So, its going to be hard for me to write this because the cursor keeps flipping from pages, clicking randomly on stuff, zooming in and out which it is making it difficult to write! Is this phantum cursor? And how do I fix this? I can't even get to my system preferences to see the SPECS for my mac
I got this macbook pro in August 2011... I have trackpad issues starting 2013 around Jan but it has gotten worst now! I cannot finish anything! Because my screen jumps around and stuff.
I finally can display the SPECS
Processor 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5
Version 10.7.5 Lion
How do I fix this problem??? I don't even know where my battery is located to take it out and do that PRAM thingy?? Any help or suggestions!

Hello Mangolove260,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at:
Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964
Resetting the SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own
Note: Portable computers that have a battery you should not remove on your own include MacBook Pro (Early 2009) and later, all models of MacBook Air, and MacBook (Late 2009).
Shut down the computer.
Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source, connecting it to the Mac if its not already connected.
On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
Press the power button to turn on the computer.
Note: The LED on the MagSafe power adapter may change states or temporarily turn off when you reset the SMC.
Best of luck,
Mario

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