Power plug failure?

My power plug (where the plug connects to the computer) has been very very finicky lately. It's all the way in, but slightly knicking it will cause it to lose it's connection (the light goes out, and the computer says it's running on battery power)
Is this a common issue? Or do I need to send this beauty in for repairs???
(It isn't horrible now, but it's getting slightly worse, so I'd have to get it take care of before I restart school)

Hi Andrew,
Mine has gotten that way once or twice over the years, from getting the cord caught on something.
If you're out of warranty, just take a pair of pliers and gently form the round, thin, circular portion into a shape more conducive to fitting snugger.
Fixes mine up good as new.
Joe

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