New Macbook + 320gb WD = Problem

Hi,
i just got the new macbook 2ghz and bought a 320gb WD 5400/min hard drive.
It works just fine except for the fact that it makes a sound every 5 - 30sec when the hdd is not in use.
"clack" ... 5 sec ... "clack" ... 30 sec ... "clack" ... 10 sec ... "clack" ...
when it is in use there is no problem.
i am worried that the drive will be damaged after a while...
whats the problem? maybe there is a problem with the power supply? can someone help me?
thanks
Romekk

ok, this seems to be the idle-click problem many mb users have got after changing the hard drive.
but i managed to solve the problem, i just followed some instructions, used a hdapm tool and the osx terminal.
the instructions are in german, maybe someone will need them here, so i post the link:
http://www.macuser.de/forum/showthread.php?t=315459
it really worked for me, no more clack sounds, done in 5-10min...

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