MacBook Pro 15' 2.8GHz 2009 not charging battery.

Hi there!
This problem just came out of no where!
My battery doesn't charge anymore. Also the date gets back to 2001 every time the MBP powers up.
I tried to re set the SMC and nothing happened. After released all keys and power the MBP the Magsafe didn't change colour as described.
Another note: the instructions don't say the time that you actually have to hold the keys down for?
How long do you have to wait before powering up your MBP etc. Nt very specific.
Anyway, The battery information says that Battery is "Not Charging" on the System Profiler and the drop down menu on the top right battery icon. My MBP is still under warranty but I don't usually panic before go to the Mac Shop and get help. "It takes a long time to get help by a genius in Melbourne, even if you book a time" Poor guys they don't stop.
I cleaned all the surfaces of the Magsafe and MBP and I also have a second MBP and used the other Magsafe with the same issue.
On the System Profiler info the battery seems to be Ok with just one cycle.
Any help will be very appreciated.
Cheers

The other way around is the same. I tried "detect display", nothing happens. Nothing showing another display at all.
If it was a defective cable then I would NOT get a replacement because I just don't want the hassle of working on it and the problem will be the same.
Most likely to mail it back to get cash back.
Umm, to add, I am running 10.6.4 and have NOT yet upgrade it to 10.6.5. I still don't think that'll solve the problem.
Any ideas?

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