How do I open the case on an Optiplex sx260? - Dell OptiPlex SX270 PC Desktop

Try to open computer cover(before that unplug the PC from the socket.).On the motherboard there is one button-like battery.You need to remove it by carefully pry underneath using small screwdriver.Wait appox 5 minute than turn the PC on.You'll probably have to adjust time and date.Good luck!

There are no windows 7 drivers available for the OptiPlex SX260 thes are the only drivers for SX260 follow link.


http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/uk/en/ukbsdt1


It is possible however it is difficult to try explain to someone who hasn't a clue how to force windows XP drivers to work with windows 7.

There are a few things that you can check for in this case. On the back of your computer, often times there will be a switch located somewhere near the spot that you attach the power cable. This can accidentally be switched off. If not that then you may have a faulty power supply (which is easy to replace). This is the unit inside the computer that converts the AC from your outlet to useable DC and supplies it to the drives, motherboard, etc. etc. It is not the easiest thing to test but is likely the culprit.

The Optiplex series of systems have no restore partition to re-image the system. If you want to have a clean start, you will need to do a clean install of Windows, load the drivers and applications.
Drivers can be downloaded from Support.dell.com but you will need the media for Windows and any applications.

Yes. If you look on the back, there is a green circle for speakers. Heatsets can go there too, but it is not convenient...

However, what IS convenient is on the front. The small gray area (witht he DELL circle icon on it) actually opens from the left side to reveal an audio out, Mic in, and 2 usb ports... (if I recall correctly. it might be 1 port, but it DOES open up)

I would purchase an external cd rom drive and use it to boot the system.

Here you go:
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opsx260/en/ug/cvrop.htm#1136140

For other options :
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opsx260/en/ug/index.htm

Press the oval button on the top of the case and it splits into two halves.

Can you post the error please?

ATA-6 vs ATA-5