My macpro gets very hot on the underside upper left is it the fan and how do I test it

My Mac pro has started to get very hot when I am using on my knee. It gets hot on the upper left and only when I am viewing a film. Seems ok when writting docs etc.

Also try an SMC reset
SMC Reset
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964

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