Macbook not charging

I have only had my Macbook since late December of this year and not that long ago I noticed a crack on the left side, on the corner of the charger port. My charger got bitten by my friend's dog not about a week ago and ever since then I've had to wiggle the charger a little bit to get it to work, and usually it would.
Now this morning I had left my macbook on the table and when I woke up I tripped over it (I have problems walking so I fall quite easily)
However, the fall violently jerked my poor macbook to the floor (which thankfully is carpet) and after checking it over my mac seemed to be alright and in good working condition. I did think it was odd though that because my mac charger is magnetic that it didn't automatically pop off like it usually does.
But, when I tried to charge my macbook I noticed that the cord seemed to be wiggling in the charger port and it is very difficult to get a charge.
I am going to go and buy a new charger tomorrow but I was wondering if a new charger would more than likely fix the problem because the fall somehow weakened the magnet or is it more than likely a problem with the mac due to the crack?
Thanks very much
Ivy

The standard power adapter for that generation 13.3" white or black MacBook is the 60-watt Magsafe charger.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC461LL/A/apple-60w-magsafe-power-adapter-for- macbook-and-13-inch-macbook-pro
Either the T connector or the L connector will work, but some MacBooks might need a firmware update to use the L-shaped connector:
Portables: L-shaped MagSafe power adapter does not charge computer and LED indicator light does not illuminate - Apple S…
Per other posts in these forums, a 85-watt Magsafe power adapter will work without problems on a 13.3" MacBook, but the larger-capacity adapter was designed for the large-screen 15" and 17" MacBook Pro computers.
And yes, there are other places to purchase new genuine Apple power adapters, including OtherWorldComputing (www.macsales.com)

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