MacBook Pro Fans Running Fast

My mom's 2007 17" MacBook Pro keeps running its fans. Both fans run at 3400RPM minimum when it is awake. There is no fan-controlling utility installed. Is it normal for them to be running that fast? Also, the temperature (147˚F) seems a bit high.

Yeah, only running Mail and stuff. Actually, 3500RPM is my iMac's maximum fan speed.
I'll try the SMC reset.
OGELTHORPE wrote:
That is not normal if you are using lightweight applications, like web browsing, email, text editiing, etc.  Try a SMC reset.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Caio.

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