HT3964 My MacBook Air isn't really charging!

Today I was trying to charge my MacBook, but the orange/red light isn't shining. Ususally it does, but now it doesn't. I tried using a different shortage hole, and it works. But I would like to know why it wasn't working in the old shortage hole.

I have to say, I've never heard the term "shortage hole" before.  Even a Google search didn't really turn up any applicable results.  I guess it may be a language thing.  I'm guessing you mean power outlet.  If it works in one, but not the other, it would seem to indicate a fault with the outlet. 

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