Macbook will not charge. Unit or adapter problem?

Last night the Macbook Pro power adapter would not light up or charge the Mac unless held in very specific position. Now apadter refuses to charge Macbook, regardless of position.
Message was edited by: josephfromlynn
Thank you. Issue resolved.

josephfromlynn wrote:
Hmm, I did manage to get it charging again, but it still must be in that one specific position. Do you think a new adapter is still the way to go?
Most definitely. Malfunctioning electrical devices can be very dangerous. On the off-chance, you may wish to stop by an Apple Store and see if they are feeling generous.

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