Macbook makes weird clicking noises

[amaistro11]

Hey everyone

I bought a white macbook 13 last week and it made strange clunking noises. So today I went to the store and got a new one and this one makes the same noises. Does anybody have the same problem? should i keep it? Its a bit annoying...and its new! How come its making the noises?


Thanks for your replies in advance!

 

[ulbador]

There really aren't many moving parts in these things anymore. If it's clicking, it's a fan (usually these WRRRRRRRR), the hard drive (they click before they fail) or the laser in the CD/DVD drive.

 

[stridemat]

I would think thats the sound of the hard drive reading and parking. It's nothing to worry about.

 

[amaistro11]

I would think thats the sound of the hard drive reading and parking. It's nothing to worry about.

HI!thanks but how can i get rid of that?its really a bit confusing when im in bed working and it doesnt 'shut up',

 

[amaistro11]

the macbook i returned clicked twice regularly, and this one clicks once in regular intervals. it sounds pretty much like the click of a mouse pad.

 

[GGJstudios]

HI!thanks but how can i get rid of that?its really a bit confusing when im in bed working and it doesnt 'shut up',

If it's the sudden motion sensor, you don't want to shut it off. It protects your drive from being damaged when you move your MacBook.

Apple Portables: Hard drives and noise
Apple Portables: About the Sudden Motion Sensor
Apple Portables: Advanced tips for Sudden Motion Sensor