mpc wont turn on? ne one else have faulty adapter

noticed a few weeks back that when i plug my adapter into mpc then turn it on i get nothing..i can usually get it to go if i use a surge protector..using just wall outlets and cant get power wtf...anyonel else ac adapter fail on em...havent tried batteries yet hope it wrks if i do...thatll narrow it down

**Yawn**

Wake me up when you've tried the batteries. You should be troubleshooting on your own until you've tried everything, then post up the problem.