Superdrive noise normal when reinstalling OSX?

[Sir Cecil]

I'm reinstalling OSX via the two DVDs that came with my new Macbook Pro. The Superdrive is making a LOT of noise as the first DVD is installing – clunking noises every few seconds, sometimes singly, sometimes in groups of three or four clunks. Sounds like it is starting/stopping throughout the installation. Is this normal due to the nature of the installation discs? Or is my Superdrive having problems?

Thanks for any insights.

 

[chapel321]

I don't think you have anything to worry about, it has been rather noisy on all the different machines I've installed it on.

 

[e12a]

its probably the head moving back and forth. Nothing to worry about, especially if the install succeeded.