Annoying Click Sound from HDD

Hi guys, a new mac user here!
Unfortunately, from the day I started using my macbook pro, I hear a very annoying click sound from my HDD.
You can listen the recorded sound via the link below;
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1526978/20091124%20214842.mp3
If you listen 01:07 and 01:08 seconds of this mp3 file closely in a very silent environment, you will hear the sound.
What do you think about it? Any ideas for this problem?

http://www.vimeo.com/8193758
You can watch the video at the address below and hear the sound at 10th, 14th and 20th seconds.
I really want to hear your thoughts about it.
Best Regards

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