X220 power cord doesn't completely get in

The power cord I plug into the back of x220i dosn't get coompletely in. I see the metal part of it when it's plugged. It also kinda dances inside a bit, it's not strong. Is that normal?

Should be fine.
I see a bit of metal on my T400 too. And the jack wiggles up and down in an arc of around ten degrees (rough usage). Zero contact issues though.
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