Laptop hard drive noise normal?

Question

Basically:
I have a laptop.
My laptop's hard drive emmits clicks and taps (very, very quiet, but noticeable)
I have read a lot about the so-called CLICKS OF DEATH that indicate imminent hard drive failure, but HP tech support assures me that they are quite normal and nothing to worry about.
I, however, am going to be using this laptop a lot over the next year and use it to store valuable data. I cannot afford a hard drive failure.

does anyone here experience similar sounds? do i need too replace my drive or forget about it?

Laptop is brand new btw.

Answer 1

It's probably normal and nothing to worry about.

"I, however, am going to be using this laptop a lot over the next year and use it to store valuable data. I cannot afford a hard drive failure."
If you backed up your data regularly you'd be able to, so do that.