Can a bad power cord cause a PC to crash?
On One Hand: Yes, Of CourseA bad power cord can be the cause of a computer suddenly crashing. Check to see if the LED is lit up when the power cord is plugged into the computer. If the LED is not lit, the power is not reaching its destination.On the Other: It Could Be Something ElseTry switching the outlet the cord is plugged into to see if the LED lights up. Other common issues for power failure include bad RAM, viruses and overheating.Bottom LineRule out all other possibilities for power failure before assuming the power cord is to blame unless the LED is not lit up when the cord is attached.
