Battery won't charge when MBP is open?

My battery has stopped taking charge when my late 09 MBP is open, this is a recent thing thinking synically is is after I've updated to 10.8.5 which I hope has not played a part.
My batttery has a Cycle Count of 1223 which i've read is very good, I';m using a non apple charger now but this has been fine.
When the charger is plugged in the light is green on the charger and computer states that battery is not charging and power source is adapter but when the battery decharges the machine powers off regardless of the fact it's plugged in and I have to close the lid and wait for the battery to recharge and this is the bit I dont understand?
I've ordered a new battery of ebay as I have tried another apple charger and the same thing happens.
Any help or ideas???

bjkirkham wrote:
My batttery has a Cycle Count of 1223 which i've read is very good, I';m using a non apple charger now but this has been fine.
You have done better than the 'up to 1000 cycles' that Apple advertises, thus have no cause for complaint.  A new battery is in order.  Using a non-Apple charger is not a wise choice.  All too often they create problems and can have adverse affects on your MBP.
I've ordered a new battery of ebay as I have tried another apple charger and the same thing happens.
Again a questionable proposition.  There have been too many tales of woe from users installing batteries from e-bay.  Some last a month, some a week, some a day or two and some simply don't work.  Yes Apple batteries are expensive, but you do get a warranty and a company that will back it up.
Luck has been with you so far.  I hope it continues.
Ciao.

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