Mac book pro 15" Fan issue late 2009

Hi; I bought my macbook pro last July; and woring properly; it become hot once i use ichat video only; but i never hear the fan working???!! so its like that so silent or something wrong; how can i know if my fan is working?

Mohdkm wrote:
how can i know if my fan is working?
Install iStat Pro:
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