Little clicking noise when computer picked up or moved.

is it normal that my macbook pro 13 makes a little clicking noise when moved suddenly or picked up ? it sounds like the optical or hard drive to me.

Hi nomadikpat,
Your machine has an SMS (Sudden Motion Sensor) that is designed to park the drive head inside your hard drive when the machine receives a quick and sudden external force. This safety feature is designed to preserve the HD so that a mechanical failure doesn't potentially cause data loss.

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hello, ive only got the new macbook pro 13 the other day. when i slightly move the machine, it makes a small clicking noise (when its running with lid open), but it doesn't every time, like 3 out of 10 times. and i dont mean moving as in taking it into a different room, i mean like a slight move if i need to stretch or a wobble of my body with the macbook. any advice pls? thanks

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I know you're looking for someone with the same model MBP as you have; sorry, I don't have one, but I'd like to point out a couple of things.
You already know that not all of them make that noise, as you've tested a display model. Because of that, I would definitely bring my MBP into an Apple Store and have them look at it. If you're still within 14 days of purchase, you may even want to consider a return and get a new one.
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damojo wrote:
yes. mine clicks also. really poor QC if you ask me. I've had all of the iphone versions and this is the worst quality i've seen. This is not the same Apple...
I'm taking it back and hopefully they'll give me a new one since I've only had it 3 weeks. AND NOT A REFURB either...
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DO NOT DOUBLE POST!
I posted this link in your first question as well.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2069071&tstart=0

Little clicking noise when computer picked up or moved.

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