Haptic engine starting to make noise

It's simply a cheap linear vibrator that you can find in cheap toys that make noise, like in 99c stores. Why everyone respectfully calls this POS a "Taptic Engine", is beyond me. Everyone is calling fluroelastomer rubber these days. Even waitresses.

 

I know this is an old thread, but I had the same problem with the vibration making noise like something was broken and Apple sent me an express replacement. It's not supposed to rattle or make and noise other than a hum.

 

Mine has also started this in the last few days. Its like an annoying click. Certainly loud enough for people around me to hear it.

Spoke to Applecare tonight, who wouldn't give me an express replacement as the pre-auth declined , and they are sending out a box for me to send it back. Could be without it for "up to a week". I'm gutted!

 

You only get express replacement if you have AppleCare+.

 

I do have it though!

But just bought several new large kitchen appliances and didn't have enough money on my card to do the pre-auth.