Mbp click noise

i recently bought a new macbook pro and so far it has been great other then an annoying click noise i get from the machine from the bottom right area sometimes when i pick it up.
i wanted to know if this is normal and is it a problem that will effect my machine later down the line because rate now it is not caussing any problems

yes thats the only time i here it too
do you think it is a problem with the machine that will efect it or just a standard on apple computors that will not do anything?

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  • Clicking noise from back left of MBP -- speaker maybe?

    Hi all,
    I have a clicking noise coming from the back left of my MBP and I'm wondering if anyone else has this problem, has any suggestions, or knows if it is potentially bad.
    I saw the long thread about a 'pop' noise here:
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1234166&tstart=0
    ... but I'm not 100% sure mine is related.
    I looked at some MBP take apart guides and see that the hard drive is in the front left, but my click seems to be coming from the back left (if I put my ear on the front left I can hear the hard drive spinning and all, but the click doesn't seem to come from it). I tried the hdapm suggestion in that thread just for kicks, but nothing happened, so overall I don't think it's the hard drive.
    The only moving part in the back left as far as I can tell is the left fan, but I checked the fan speed with smcFanControl, and they were both at 2k (normal speeds). Plus, it doesn't sound like something I would expect a fan to make, but I could be wrong. The click happens in bursts usually, clicking about once every 5 seconds (it seems pretty consistent) for a while, but then has long periods without clicking. It doesn't seem to click more or less depending on computer usage. I would think that if it were a fan noise, it would click a lot more often (every 1/2000 seconds! ;>), and I don't see why it would come in and out in?
    I'm wondering if it might be a periodic pop from the speaker. It happens when the volume is down & muted, though, so that seems somewhat odd. If it is the speaker, I don't think it has anything to do with interference, as it will make the noise when the computer is on battery power, with nothing plugged in, far from any electronics.
    Overall, I'm pretty confused, so any advice would be great. At the moment, taking it into an Apple Store won't really work for me :/ I used to have a PowerBook & a G5, but I sold both of them when I bought my MBP, and this is my only computer. I have a NAS that I've backed up all my data to -- so I'm not really concerned about losing stuff if something dies -- but I need my MBP for work, so I can't live without it for a week or so if they need to hold onto it. Does anyone have any ideas about what might be happening?
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    -Tyler

    Welcome to Apple Discussions!
    I didn't read all of that long thread, but I have heard of the type of noise you describe being associated with the hard drive. Whether it's benign or ominous or something else entirely is hard to say. But there are a couple of little utilities that can help you evaluate your hard drive:
    S.M.A.R.T. Reporter:
    http://www.corecode.at/smartreporter/
    S.M.A.R.T. Utility:
    http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/32454
    The former will monitor the S.M.A.R.T. status of your hard drive and install a beautiful icon in your menu bar. The icon will be green if the S.M.A.R.T. status is verified and red if it is failing. It is designed to give you a heads up if it detects hard drive problems.
    S.M.A.R.T. Utility is not supported on all hard drives, but if it is, it will allow you to see various factors which determine the S.M.A.R.T. status and if there are problems with any of them. This can also give you early warning of hard drive failure.
    Also, there have been some problems with one model of Seagate drive, so check and see if you have a Seagate.
    My Fujitsu drive is absolutely silent, and that is what you should expect. My external La Cie makes clicking noises every so often, and always has, so I think that is normal for it.
    The main thing to worry about is the hard drive.
    Do you have the widget iStatPro? It might be better for monitoring the fan speed without using smc fan control. But if the left fan is at 2000 RPM, then I would expect a very rapid click, which does not sound like it's the case here.
    One last thing--does the click vary with the volume? Does it get louder if the volume is turned up high and quieter if the volume is turned down low? If the click has to do with the speaker, then I might expect the click to be louder or quieter depending on how the speaker volume is set.
    It may be worth taking it to the Apple Store just to let someone listen to it and give an opinion. If you are under warranty, at least get a case number to document the problem. I understand that you can't be without your Mac for a week or so, but if a problem is diagnosed that does need to be fixed, then you can work on getting the work scheduled for a time that is convenient to you. It may even be possible to arrange for a loaner with all your stuff cloned onto it. Knowledge is power, and will give you better options than, say, having a sudden hard drive crash.
    Good luck!

  • Clicking noise when scrolling with 2 fingers on new MBP?

    Hi Everyone,
    Just got a Penryn 2.6 MBP 17in, love the machine, it is pretty much perfect.
    I have just noticed that sometimes on graphically intensive web pages if I scroll using two fingers there is a very slight clicking noise coming from under the G and H keys. It kind of also seems to come and go, it is not an always thing. Is this normal?
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  • 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
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    Hello, I noticed that every time when my 2011 MBP cools down, say, after playing a game or other processor/graphics-intensive tasks, a single clicking noise is emitted (roughly) from the area around the left side of the keyboard. Is this a build quality issue? Should I be concerned? Thanks in advance.

    Well, I found out the solution to this problem. My 3 month ago MBP had the internal hard drive die on it. I took my MBP to the Mac Genius and he tested it a number of different ways. The HD was bad. I really needed my MBP for a business trip the next week so I bought the ProCare card to ensure that my MBP would be fixed in time. It was ready three days later. No problems since!

  • Clicking noise from hard disk

    Hello forum,
    one more hard disk noise problem. My new MPB arrived two days ago and I immediately noticed a clicking noise that is presumably emitted by the hard disk. I've got the basic 250GB model, so it's unrelated to the 500GB noise. The sound occurs quite regularly every 20sec or so, but only when the disk is inactive. The system doesn't freeze. The noise appears regardless whether the disk power saving feature is enabled or not. Here is an amplified version of the sound without the normal background noise (fan, hard disk):
    http://www.filefactory.com/file/ah25f1h/n/ClickingNoise_wav
    I've learned that clicking noises are a certain sign of hard disk failure. So should I return it immediately and ask for a replacement?
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    MKG4 wrote:
    It sounds like you've got two clicking noises happening back to back, correct? I have the new 250GB drive as well (5400 RPM) and I'm hearing a periodic click similar to the second one in your clip.
    I can hear only the second click, too. Only if I mute the background noise and amplify my recording, I hear the first one. Could you perhaps take a record of the sound that your MBP makes so that we can compare the sounds?
    Haven't noticed any other problems with the drive, though. Is yours a Fujitsu? Mine is, and according to their web site, "if the drive is idle it will automatically move the heads periodically to prevent lubricant migration." I'm wondering if that's what the noise is.
    Interesting. Mine is a Fujitsu, too, and perhaps the two noises come from the disk head starting and parking.
    Actually, it sounds a lot like the 500GB noise, except without the beep. I've seen very few, if any, issues with the 250GB drive, but I'm holding out hope that a fix may come along at some point.
    I agree. Currently the sound doesn't seem to be harmful, but one never knows.

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    I just recently purchased a new Mac mini to retire the Macbook pro from my leaving room (it was heating up too much when running Plex). The problem I find is that the new Mini's HDD (toshiba 5400) has a loud clicking noise which on the MBP I can't barely notice. Is anybody else experiencing this?
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  • Macbook pro 13in back case clicking noise when flexed? (late 2013)

    Yesterday I noticed that when I put a moderate (but by no means excessive) amount of pressure on the back of the case in certain areas with my thumb, there is a very audible clicking noise produced when the pressure is released. You can also feel resistance or a change in flex which to me, feels as though the case comes in contact with something on the inside of the computer, although I really can't be sure. It feels almost sticky when the pressure is released and the sound happens. What I'm wondering is, has anyone else experienced this, and if so was anything actually wrong, did it lead to issues etc. or is it just how the case sits. I looked at a display model of 13in late 2013 retina and it did not have this sound or feeling that I could tell (but still had similar flex). The 15 in late 2013 was much sturdier than the display 13 in retina and the old 13in without the retina screen felt like a solid piece of metal in comparison to my laptop. Here's a picture of the areas I can hear the sound when pressed
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    Hi f,
    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.
    Another point: if there is something amiss with your MBP, continuing to make it "click" could be causing harm, and I would stop doing it immediately, tempting as it may be. ;-)
    If the clicking is caused by picking up your MBP with one hand, use two hands to pick it up. As you've noticed, the case is rather "flexy;" this flex, exacerbated by picking it up with one hand, has caused internal hardware problems with MBPs and PBs in the past. If memory serves me, they used to put it in the owners manual; if they don't anymore, I think they should. Two hands.

  • What's the clicking noise?

    I've had my MBP for about a month now and so far all has been well and good. However in the past week, I have started hearing occasional clicking noises coming from the left hand side - it almost sounds like an electrical spark. I say occasional, but it is in fact, every twenty seconds or so.
    Anyone else getting this?

    Just ran the hardware test and got the 4SNS/1/40000000:'TmOP' error. Is this the logic board?
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  • ST910021AS idle clicking noise

    Hi,
    my ST910021AS (7200 rpm) hard disk is clicking in periodical intervals only when at idle. I don't know how to describe the sound. It's like dropping a marble.
    But everything seems to work fine.
    Is this sound normal?
    What does the drive do?
    What is this clicking noise?
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    Hi Marcus,
    Mine also makes this noise. As long as SMART status in Disk Utility shows verified, there is nothng to worry about. It is an annoying sound though.
    You can also download this utility to monitor your HD.
    http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/23232
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  • Hard case makes clicking Noises

    Hello
    Can anyone possibly help me out with this so I don't have to mail my MBP out or drive 2 hours to the nearest apple store?
    My hard case at the top left corner, by the power source, makes a clicking noise when I shift it on my lap. It's not the hard drive, since it makes this noise even when the computer is off. It sounds like something is catching inside and getting loose, causing the "clicking" noise. Has anyone else had any problems with this?
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    I have a similar issue with my MBP (mid 2010), but the location is at the right palm rest area. Mine has been diagnosed as a defective bottom case and possibly top case too, waiting for the new parts to arrive. In my case, in order for them to actually replace the part, I had to take it to the store 3 times to prove their minor adjustment fix doesn't fix it.
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  • New 2011 MacBook Pro - Constant clicking noise (every 10 or 15 sec)

    HI there,
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    It feels like the SMS working, but it does this sound even with no movement at all, when sitting on my desk...
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    Well, after some research, I've got more details: It seems that the sound is the same the HDD does when the MBP shuts down. When the sound comes, it seems the HDD runs for a changing period of time (from 1 to 15 secs) and then returns back to normal. When it does so, the disk activity monitors a red spike whcih is alos variable. It is not the SMS (Sudden Motion Sensor) as I turned it down in Terminal.
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    Here is an image:
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