Fans Running Hard and MBP getting HOT!!!

When simply surfing the web and checking email, the fans kick on and the MBP bottom gets very hot...it seems to have just started doing this recently...is there something to fix this? Is there a setting? It is well ventilated.

This problem started on my MBP about two weeks ago.
I am only running Safari and the fans start running at 6000 rpm for about 10 or 15 mins then stops. It gets hot under the top left area. I mostly notice it running late at nite...
I contacted AppleCare and was transfered to a specialists. We went thru all the checks and did the PMU and PRAM reset with no change. Then the next day ran the Apple Hardware test from DVD one with no trouble found.
It was suggested that I send in the unit for repair but I am waiting (patiently) for a fix of my poor display (very grainy, light leakage, banding, etc) so am waiting to send it in.
This is also affecting my battery life. I was getting 4 hours under Safari usage but now only get 2.5 hrs on a brand new battery.
good luck all in a fix.
frank

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