My macbook pro won't power up. only light green light comes on?

My macbook pro, brought in 2010  won't charge.  The green light comes on very faintly.

    Reset SMC.     http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
    Choose the method for:
    "Resetting SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own"
   If this does not help, contact Apple.
   Genius Bar reservation
   http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/

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