Computer Won't Turn On WHEN Plugged In

Since this question was never even answered in the five months it's been on Apple Discussions, I'll post it again:
The last two days, my Macbook has done a weird restart cycle every time I go to turn it on when plugged in. It will try to start and the video won't load. I will force it off and try again, but nothing. When I DON'T plug in the charger, it will turn on. When I plug in the charger once on the main screen, it shuts off randomly! Somehow it's seeing the power charger as the enemy, but what do I do?!
Charge cycle: ~350 (says battery is good)
Now it's been several months and I'm having the same problem. I had my battery replaced and that worked for a bit but now my three-year warranty is expired and I can't afford any crazy upgrades. This has been the WORST experience I've had with a Mac, despite owning them since 1998. I've had nonstop problems with my Macbook since 2006, when I should have very few.

Hey brittlynnxo,
Thanks for the question. The following resource provides information for a device that is not responding or turning on:
iOS: Not responding or does not turn on - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/HT201412
Thanks,
Matt M.

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