Mac Book Pro Noises

1. A whizzing sound on the right hand side / middle area of the notebook, this is confirmed as a fan issue. I tested the fan at different speeds and the sound increased with higher speeds.
2. A "dialup"-esq continuous tone when computer is not plugged into external battery and when computer is idle.
Phone Support:
I understand that these forums all recommend to call apple, however I have called in the past and they require 2 weeks to get this repaired.
I don't have phone access (in Germany) to ask directly, but can I ask for a "borrowed" laptop to be sent first, then send in my book to be repaired. I am a freelance graphic artist and cannot afford losing a laptop (I have only 1 computer).
Apple Store:
Has anyone had parts replaced at an apple store? I do not want to get there and have some guy look at it then suggest to send it off for the two weeks @ apple.
Authorized Repair:
I have limited 1 year warranty that should expire in June, can an authorized repair handle the noise issues under the warranty, aka do I have to pay for anything? Do I call apple first and submit a ticket? What should I bring to the authorized people.
I am currently in Germany and will be back in Las Vegas on the 20th.

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"Does anyone know if it is normal for a mac to sound like a motorboat?"
No it is not normal.
Is the "sound" coming from your fans or HD? For fan noise see the following KB Article: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1411 Apple Portables: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
For HD noise check out the following:
Mac OS X 10.6 Help: Checking a disk to see if it’s going to fail
Failing Hard Drive Sounds
How to Tell When Your Hard Drive is Going to Fail

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