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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.
If the plug and power outlet are of different types, the term adapter cord may be used. Extension cable is also used, but that has a distinct meaning from extension cord. power strip is a block on the end of a power cable with a number of sockets (usually 3 or more), often arranged in a line. This term is also used to refer to the whole unit of a short extension cord terminating in a power strip.