RMBP clicking sound when moved and running

This macbook pro retina is a few weeks old and i have not experienced any problems so far until today. I noticed that when I move the macbook slightly when it is on soft surface it makes a sort of sound which at first I thought was the fan hitting something, a quick high pitch click. It is like the sound when you move a laptop when its spining a cd. Its almost like the sound a small bell makes. The noise only happens when its awake and open, if I close the screen I can't seem to hear it. The point when it makes the noise is when it moves slightly from being flat to the ground, thats why I can only hear it when its on my lap or on something the rocks. Also something i just realised is that it will not make the sound if I move it around when holding it while the it is running and open, this makes me think that it has something to do with it being pushed together from the bottom. It sounds as if it is coming from the air vents at the bottom of the screen which once again makes me think it has something to do with the fan. Could you reply on what you think I should do? Its a 15 inch screen by the way.
Thanks

Normally, a clicking sound would be an indication of a bad HD or if the Superdrive is trying to read a damage disc. Personally, since its a week-old computer, I'd take a one hour drive than taking the chance of the HD failing after the warranty expired. You can try calling Apple as well (1800APPL). You should still have FREE phone support.

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