SuperDrive vibrating and making very loud noise

Whenever I finish ripping a CD, the SuperDrive starts vibrating (excessively?) and making a loud noise for about 10-15 seconds... I was thinking that was normal, but recently the noise has kept getting louder and this last time the whole MBP was vibrating so much I ejected it before the noise stopped...
Would this call for a visit to the Genius Bar?

Yes, a few months ago I noticed it making a lot of noise for 10-15 seconds after CDs finished ripping to iTunes, though I can't say for sure it wasn't doing that before. Within the last few days it's gotten so bad that the whole desk that the MBP is sitting is vibrating heavily... not normal, I assume. :/
This would be under warranty, right? (13" refurb MBP bought in Jan 2010)
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