Charger pin on MacBook broken; possible to fix?

The rearmost gold pin on the laptop, the one nearest the hinge for the screen, broke off and was magnetized to the surrounding area.  I removed the pin, and while the power adaptor will power the laptop, it isn't charging it.
It's a six year old computer at this point.  If a fix is possible and relatively inexpensive, it would help not to have to find the money to buy a new laptop.  Is it possible?

Hello,
Yes it can be replaced, the part you require is called the DC Inboard.
Prices may very depending on where you buy and if you require someone to fit one for you.
This link gives you an idea of what part your looking for.
http://www.ifixit.com/MacBook-Parts/MacBook-MagSafe-DC-In-Board/IF186-019
Just make sure you get the right part for your MacBook.
Best of luck

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