Clicking noise MBP APRIL 2011

So my new laptop has this clicking noise and its really bad. Happens all the time and is super annoying. Any news on this issues? I am on my 4th laptop in a month because this and other problems... what to do

Jb
I'll check your other thread. But may I ask, did you try the MBP when you bought it while you were still in the Apple store? I know I had an issue with dead pixels and screen tearing on my first MBP so I returned it and they gave me another one and I tried it out in the store and made sure the display was immaculate. Clicking noise could be a hard drive issue. I'm no expert but chances are it could be your hard drive. I know it's tiring to keep swapping out your MBP, but make sure the machine is up to your standards. If you do end up taking it back explain all the issues you've had. One other thing you can do is check the build number. Go to the Apple menu and about this Mac. And where you see your OS version double click and you will see the serial number, double click again and you will see the build number. Write that and the serial number down. Apple can tell you the approx. manufacture date from the serial, and maybe if you do take your MBP back check the build number on the new one as compared wiht the build number on your current MBP.
Joseph

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