New macpro fan knocking

Hi guys,
I have a new mac pro and am ultra happy with it.
One tiny problem is the front fan is making a knocking noise like it's tapping on something, not incredibly loud but something i would like to fix.
It is defiantly the fan as i stop it with my finger and the knocking stopped and it does appear to be touching anything.
It this something that will wear off in time or something I should try and do something out?
I have had a look from opening the side and all appears to be ok, i really need to see it from the front is there anyway I can do that?
Many thanks
Message was edited by: pawelm

When we had our replaced, they sent out a tech to do it. I am not sure how they would handle yours. I am not sure if Apple does in-home repairs anymore. According to the manual, you would have to remove the hard drives in bays 1 and 2, any 12" PCI-express cards (video cards), and the processor heatsink cover. Not too hard, but kinda detail oriented, not for the faint of heart. Being it is so new, I would try and get the to send a tech to do in in-home.....good-will and all. Never hurts to ask.
Mack

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