Macbook says not charging, but is plugged in

I just picked up my MacBook from its repait at the Apple store. They replaced the bottom and middle aluminium pieces.
Right when I get home I plugged my computer in and it says that is not charging. The cable is plugged in but it says not charging. I have tried it with another charger and it also says the same thing so I know it is a problem with the computer.
I have tried resetting the PRAM and the SMC and still nothing works. My software is up to date. Is there anything else I can do to try to fix this before I have to take a trip to the Apple Store?
Thanks in advance for any help.

Keep it connected to the main and see what happens.
Resetting SMC was the right thing to do.
If it still remains at "not charging" you will have to take another trip to the Apple store.
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