My MacBook Pro starts then shuts down on its own 4 seconds later. An idea on what I should do? Thanks!

Is the little LED on your adapter's MagSafe plug glowing when it's connected? What color?
It sounds as though your battery is drained and the adapter isn't charging it. Try resetting the SMC:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
That may start the battery charging again.

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