LEDs on Bottom of MBP

What are these LEDs for - i am having a problem with my new MBP. It will not restart even when plugged in and i have performed the PMU process to no avail.
I have one flashing green led near the battery and the light on my MagSafe is orange - what does this mean?

They indicate how much charge your battery is holding. The orange means the battery is charging.

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