If I may chime-in uninvited, the point of an after-market power cord isn't (or at least shouldn't be) that it's thicker than the stock cord -- it should be that the design of the after-market cord does a better job of preventing a lot of junk (RFI and EMI) from getting into the chassis. Stock power cords can both receive RF noise from other sources, acting almost like a radio antenna, and contribute junk of their own.
The good news is that some of the best after-market power cords are also some of the least expensive -- notably those made by Signal Cable, which is silly-good at what they do. The owner will be very candid with you via e-mail if you contact him, too, since he doesn't need the work.
The good news is that some of the best after-market power cords are also some of the least expensive -- notably those made by Signal Cable, which is silly-good at what they do. The owner will be very candid with you via e-mail if you contact him, too, since he doesn't need the work.