Clicking noise while using computer? normal??

when i am using my macbook pro and it is sitting on my lap or on my desk i can sometimes hear a faint clicking noise coming from the right middle of the keyboard...i read where the macbook makes a clicking noise when you move the macbook suddenly....that is normal but im not moving mine or anything it just clicks by itself....i was wondering if this is a sign of something wrong or if its normal
thanks

Hi Holly:
Welcome to the HP forum. The noise you hear could in fact be the fan. I have attached a troubleshooting document for you to try. Please let me know if this resource resolves your issue.
Reducing Fan Noise (Windows Vista)
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&dlc=en&docname=c01474069&lc=en&jumpid=reg_r1002_us...
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Welcome to the HP forum. The noise you hear could in fact be the fan. I have attached a troubleshooting document for you to try. Please let me know if this resource resolves your issue.
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