Macbook charger-brand new, no light, not charging?

Hello everyone,
Recently I was having problems with my MacBook charger not working. It was almost 4 years old, so I figured it was time to order a new one anyways. So I ordered a new one and received it today, and the charger is still not lighting up. The laptop is also not charging, however it does recognize it because it says "Not charging" where the battery would usually be indicated. Does anyone have any idea on what would be causing this? I'm thinking it might be the battery, but not 100% sure. Here is what my laptop is showing:
Model Information:
Serial Number:          W00098CLY9X7A
Manufacturer:          SMP
Device name:          bq20z451
Pack Lot Code:          0000
PCB Lot Code:          0000
Firmware Version:          0103
Hardware Revision:          000a
Cell Revision:          0130
Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh):          2133
Fully charged:          No
Charging:          No
Full charge capacity (mAh):          4346
Health Information:
Cycle count:          433
Condition:          Normal
Battery Installed:          Yes
Amperage (mA):          75
Voltage (mV):          11466
System Power Settings:
AC Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes):          15
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes):          10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes):          15
Wake On AC Change:          No
Wake On Clamshell Open:          Yes
Wake On LAN:          Yes
Current Power Source:          Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim:          No
Battery Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes):          18
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes):          10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes):          18
Wake On AC Change:          No
Wake On Clamshell Open:          Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim:          No
Reduce Brightness:          Yes
Hardware Configuration:
UPS Installed:          No
AC Charger Information:
Connected:          Yes
ID:          0x0000
Wattage (W):          0
Revision:          0x0000
Family:          0x0000
Serial Number:          0x00000000
Charging:          No

You might try one of the troubleshooting tips listed here http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1713
I would take a close look at step 7 checking for stuck pins.

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