Battery isn't charging, randomly crashes

Currently my battery isn't charging (at all).
Before this instance, I had to plug and unplug the magsafe a couple of times before it eventually started charging. Unfortunately, I tried another adapter and it also took a few tried before the laptop started charging.
I just got done resetting SMC and PRAM, so that didn't help any.
Also, my laptop has started to completely shut off without warning. Sometimes the battery indicator claims it has charge, other times it says it is completely empty (even though it is actually full when I get the charger to play nice with it).
Here's the details from Profiler:
Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh): 1410
Fully charged: No
Charging: No
Full charge capacity (mAh): 6288
Health Information:
Cycle count: 543
Condition: Normal
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): -1535
Voltage (mV): 10934
Side Note: The lappy isn't under warrantee anymore so I was hoping to avoid a trip to the Genius Bar.
Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

My apologies. I now see there is a battery forum. I can't seem to delete my own question however.

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