20 Most Recent Dell OptiPlex 160L (160LMIN) PC Desktop - Page 2 Questions & Answers

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ok 960 SFF is not the same as MT or the big case MOBO.SFF has its own mobo (motherboards)it has 11x2 row non ATX spec, power . not yours as it has 12x2 some SFF have 2 diffr. moboand a dell custom PSU for just this mobo and its odd duck jack. (called PICO plug)why not buy a new PSU? that matches this PC?even the SFF PSU case is not ATX spec.https://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_optiplex_desktop/optiplex-960_service%20manual_en-us.pdf

Go into device manager. Uninstall audio driver. Restart computer. This will reinstall the default driver. Try again. If it doesn't work, go to Dell website to find specific driver for your computer (using the service tag) and install that.

Desktops PCs usually have a 'jumper' on the motherboard, inside of the PC, that resets the BIOS, removing the password but also changing some settings to their defaults. It takes some 'know how' but you can google it to help you locate it.

What are you talking about? Video card?

You are getting blue dump on start up or after booting in to the system

CD/DVD reader/wroters are 'generic' parts, so any that the right size (5 1/4" or 'slim-line') with the right connector (IDE or SATA) should work OK. If in doubt, just buy from Dell (at their rip-off 'spare part' prices) To get the Optiplex case open, look on the Dell web site for the 'service manual' ..

During power on, you should see a message like 'Select boot device' or 'Set boot order' or some such .. typically you press F12 ... Alternative you can set a 'permenant' boot order in the BIOS (press F2 during power-up, as I recall)

Reboot and try again. If happens again try resetting your browser.

operating systems are available for your local pc support shops and retailers who sell computers all you have to do is insert the disc into a player in the computer and it reads and programs the pc the price is the same as on line but you have the added advantage of having a backup disk for future failures

http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/04/product-support/product/optiplex-210l/drivers

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Gina Gantt, You can click the link below for possible resolution to the error message. http://bit.ly/1ExO5wS You cannot bypass the administrator password. Click the link below to read the MS article on forgotten or lost passwords. http://bit.ly/1n4gcOF There are programs on the internet that will help recover the Administrator pw for you. Thank You, Dell-Jesse L Dell Social Media and Communities

This link might help http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/t/17592908 I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/ronald_f3c54257e2cc2559

you could try replacing the power supply. if it still does not work, you probably fried the processor or motherboard. (or both). just make sure the replacement power supply has the same type of connectors on the power leads to the motherboard, hard drive, etc.

It could be a fan making the noise. Either a fan is going bad, possibly a bearing or bushing. It could just be a wire that got too close to a fan and the blade hits the wire.

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Komugabe, Below are a couple of links with information on how to increase your computers speed and performance. http://bit.ly/1uuW6w0 http://bit.ly/1mf6vGv There are many ways to increase speed. You can do a google search as well for more information if needed. Thank You, Dell-Jesse L Dell Social Media and Communities

restart normially Terry

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