Problem with Power Adapter- Dc-In or DC to DC??????

My PowerBook G4 12" 1.5 GHz is being finicky about the power adapter. It plugs in and will charge but the slightest touch will cause it to stop. I don't know if this would be the DC-In port or the DC to DC board. I've read a little about both but am still unclear. I want to fix this problem. The combo drive needs replaced so I thought while it's all apart I might as well fix the DC problem too. Any suggestion or help?
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There is a DC-in card, which also has the socket on it. If you can wiggle the plug, that suggests either there is a socket issue in the PB, or is it possible that your power adapter plug itself is bad? Can you find another power adapter to see if you can replicate it stopping charging? I know of one case where the wires under the plug strain relief broke, however, it wasn't obvious just looking at the plug.

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