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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.
The terms are generally used for cables using a power plug to connect to a single-phase alternating current power source at the local line voltageâ(generally 100 to 240 volts, depending on the location).ne end of the cord set is attached to a molded electrical plug; the other is typically a molded electrical receptacle to prevent the possibility of having an exposed live prong or pin which would cause electric shock.