Noisy MacBook Pro on Time Machine Backup

My older model MacBook Pro (Model Identifier 1,1 - Intel Core Duo) running OS 10.6.8 has developed a noise during Time Machine backups to my Time Capsule.
It sounds like a vibration noise (very subdued) but noticeable.
Starts when TM Backup begins & stops some seconds after it ends.
If I 'Stop Backing Up', the noise stops in a few seconds; it begins again if I restart the backup.
As the backup occurs every hour, it is quite distracting.
The computer is working great with no obvious problems.
Any suggestions much appreciated.
...John

Can you identify where the noise is coming from?  My suspicions point to the HDD.
Ciao.

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