Are the macs supposed to make a grinding noise when its starting up?

I just bought my macbook pro today! When i turn on the mac it makes a grinding noise by the pad on the right side. Is this normal?

The hard drive is located under the right palmrest and, no, it shouldn't be making any sort of grinding noise. Take it back to your Apple Store and have them hear it. Normally, if the hard drive is dying, you may hear a chirping noise, but no grinding noise!
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Clinton

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