I am unable to charge my MBPro....charging light not on, despite being plugged in

I am unable to charge my MBPro. It is plugged in, but the L-type connector is not lighting up and seems loose......the computer is approx 1 1/2 yrs old...

I don't think it is the charger, as this is the 2nd time this has occurred within the last 1 1/2 yrs........we changed the charger already and it was only temporary solution....

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