Macbook Pro backlit keyboard query

I've just received my Macbook Pro 13 inch 2.4 ghz i5 and I have noticed whenever I load a cd into the drive some of the keyboard lights above the drive flicker a couple of times. Is this normal behaviour?

No, should not be doing that. You might take it in to the Apple genius bar and have them take a look to see there isn't a short causing that flickering.

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