MacBook Pro 17" compatibility with SSD Drive

Hi everyone
               Please Help!!!!   I have a MacBook Pro 6,1 Mid 2010 2.66 core i7 memory 8 gb.   I want to put in a SSD hard drive the Samsung 840 Pro 256 gb
I have tried to research so much that I am more confused as to it compatibility  I would just like a simple change out I am not a tech guru but having read so many different comments online about its works fine,it doesn't work ,os x firmware problems,trim problems,this that and the other etc.etc. is there anyone that has a 2010 model like mine that can tell me if the Samsung will work without having to go crazy trying to make it work. Because I have read that it is a great SSD but is it great for my MacBook model and year without having to hassle tweaks,changes,or problems because it not really the right drive for my MacBook .
              Thank in Advance  Randy.    

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