Brand new i5 mbp - when typing slight ticking/clicking sound??

Just received my new i5 15 inch macbook pro. I am experiencing that when I type I am hearing a slightly audible ticking or clicking sound (to be clear I am not talking about the sound the keys make when struck but an additional sound). When not typing I don't hear anything and there doesn't seem to be anything consistent about what keys are struck that trigger the noise but it consistently happens while typing almost as if something is loose inside. But when I give the laptop a gentle shake I don't hear anything. Any insight or thoughts before I go nuts and sound crazy at the Genius bar??
Thanks!

I would check for a possible loose screw holding the bottom panel on. That being said, since I don't own one of those models (I have a late 2011 MBP 13"), I have no idea if the screws they use on the newer models are standard Phillips or Apple's proprietary Pentalobe (5-sided) screws. I would assume they are Phillips since the PC is likely upgradable (HDD, memory). If they are Phillips, go through and snug up the screws. It may help. Also, since the MacBook is new, you may want to take it in to the Genius Bar and have them check it out for you if you snug up the screws and it's still making the clicking sound.
EDIT: chek out the links on the right side of the page that says "More like this", especially here:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/10112877#10112877
The sound you're hearing may be the normal operation of the SMS (Sudden Motion Sensor).

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