T540p disconnect when power supply moves

My laptop becomes disconnected when my power supply is jiggled. This causes the laptop to dim and sometimes go into airplane mode. I was wondering if anyone has a similar problem and how they resolved it.
Is it the external power supply or the internal power connector? I don't want to order parts just to find out that I got the wrong one.
Model: 20BE004EUS
Power Supply Adapter: FRU PN 45N0264

This happens specifically when I move the plug that is connected to the jack from side to side, so I suspect it is the internal hardware of the laptop.
This looks to be the error:
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/T400-T500-and-newer-T​-series/T540p-Intermittent-power-supply-connector/​...
It's not a big issue, and I can live with this occasional hiccup since I'm usually stationary when it is plugged in. It has not caused my significant problems, and if it is not a known serious issue, I want to avoid being separated from my device because I would have to get a technician fix this for me because it involves invasive disassembly.
Is there any danger in keeping this faulty hardware? Could having the faulty hardware limit the lifespan of my laptop significantly compared to having the faulty hardware swapped?

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