An electronic device comprises a main body, a movable assembly, a guide wheel and a cable; the main body is provided with a first cable arranging groove; the movable assembly is movably connected withthe main body, and the movable assembly is provided with a second cable arranging groove; the guide wheel is arranged between the first cable arranging groove and the second cable arranging groove; the cable is connected with the main body and the movable assembly, is arranged in the first cable arranging groove, bypasses the guide wheel and is arranged in the second cable arranging groove, and the cable is provided with a redundant section located between the first cable arranging groove guide wheel and the second cable arranging groove. The invention further provides a corresponding controlmethod. According to the electronic equipment and the control method, it can be ensured that the cable cannot be excessively bent, knotted or even broken, and the communication quality in the electronic equipment is ensured.