Damaged MagSafe port

It looks like you have a MacBook Air Mid-2012 mode, but that is just an educated guessl. You'll want to confirm exactly which model you have for sure though by running your serial number through here:

http://checkcoverage.apple.com

Most MacBook Air's do have a replaceable DC-in board (aka Magsafe board) that is easy to replace, but it's possible what is happening is that your bottom lid is actually shorting out your DC-in board.

I would take off the bottom cover and pound down that corner of the bottom lid that appears to be digging into the DC-in board and seeing if just flattening it cures the problem (if it's a short-circuit), otherwise that tiny (inexpensive) board needs to be replaced

For example, to pick up a replacement for a 2012 model you could go here for $21:

https://www.powerbookmedic.com/MacBook-Air-133-Magsafe-Board-p-24200-o-3421.html

The magsafe port on a MacBook Air is a separate part called an I/O Board and the part is not expensive. Reforming the corner of the Bottom Case will be difficult due to the multiple curves, but not impossible.

Edit: See this from iFixIt:

https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Mac/MacBook-Air-13-Inch-Mid-2013-2017-I-O-Board/IF188-092?o=1

Edit#2: I didn't see the price from iFixIt which is EXPENSIVE! It is much cheaper direct from Apple although you will have labor costs.

kaela65 in response to mdp1101
The computer won’t charge but that’s the only issue. It still functions perfectly beyond that 

Chances are the I/O Cable came loose from the impact which might affect the charging. Also I would be concerned the Bottom Case could short out the I/O Board with the bend in the corner. I would be very careful using it until the corner of the Bottom Case is straightened out a bit so it won't make contact with the I/O Board.

The estimate of the repair shop makes no sense. Even iFixIt's price for the part is 3x Apple's part price. It is possible fixing the corner of the Bottom Case & reseating the I/O Cable could fix it, although I would be a little concerned that the Magsafe port itself could be bent.

I have a friend who has a similar problem.

Can you still charge the computer? Is it unstable?

Try making a appointment at your local Apple Store - Genius Bar

The magsafe connector isn't a separate piece. It's attached to the motherboard.

As a result...if it is not working, fixing it involves replacing the whole motherboard.

I'm assuming your power cord can't attach and/or charge your MacBook anymore?

If so...your best option may be to replace it.

How old is your Air?

~Lyssa

Well, shows how much I know.

I looked at one teardown on iFixit and didn't see anything obvious about the MagSafe port being a separate piece. I have not cracked open an Air myself so no first-hand experience.

Thanks for chiming in!

~Lyssa

From your photo the damage seems more extensive then when my computer bag strap broke and my MBP fell on a concrete floor. In my case it was $1300 to repair it so it sound like a reasonable estimate to me.

No problem, I'm glad to help. I've seen way too many myself, although the MBAirs are currently the nicest Apple systems to work on. I cannot believe iFixIt's price is 3x's Apple part price.