what does a power cord do
Power cord Updated: 04/26/2017 by Computer Hope Alternatively referred to as a power cable, mains cable or flex, a power cord is the primary cable that provides power to the computer, printer, monitor, and components within a computer. In the image to the right, is an example of the power cord that is commonly used with computers, monitors, printers, and other peripherals. Tip: When dealing with a laptop, the power cord is more properly referred to as an AC adapter. Related pages. No power or computer does not turn on.