Where is the hard drive located on a 13" Macbook Pro Early 2011?

Thinking about upgrading, just wondering where the hard drive is located?  I've read lower left and lower right?
Thanks.

depends where you're looking - it's on the lower right if you're looking at it from the top.
it's on the lower left if you flip it over - bottom side up

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