my Mac book air has a clicking sound coming from it !

as soon as I switch my Mac book air on it has a clicking noise coming from what sounds like behind the key board. it is a regular rhythmic click. its is approx 5 fast clicks quiet every 5 seconds. i need help x

MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017)

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Posted on Sep 18, 2023 3:25 AM

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WheelieNick

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Posted on Sep 18, 2023 4:07 AM

Try and restart the Mac to see if the issue persists, if it persists it is most likely a hardware issue

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WheelieNick

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Sep 18, 2023 4:07 AM in response to annamarie136

Try and restart the Mac to see if the issue persists, if it persists it is most likely a hardware issue

my Mac book air has a clicking sound coming from it !

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