Background and Identification
The OptiPlex 760 is a series of four computers released by Dell in October 2008. Each computer in the line shares a similar architecture, but comes in a case of a particular size. This page is specifically about the “small form factor” (SFF) version of the OptiPlex 760, which is the second to smallest size of the computer, only beaten in miniscule stature by the ultra-small form factor (USFF) version. You can identify the OptiPlex 760 SFF by locating the service tag or service code (basically the serial number) on the side, back, or top of the computer case as shown in this Dell support article. Take these numbers from the sticker where they are written and enter them on the Dell support website to find your exact model.
Internally, the OptiPlex 760 SFF has an Intel processor of either the Celeron, Pentium, Core 2 Duo, or Core 2 Quad varieties. Nearby on the motherboard, the computer has four slots for memory. You can upgrade the computer to have a maximum of 8 GB of memory in these four slots. If there is not a guide here on iFixit for these procedures, the OptiPlex 760 service manual has some helpful disassembly information.
The computer also has a variety of useful inputs on the front. It is normally equipped with a slim 5.25-inch optical drive as well as a floppy disk reader. You can replace both of these components if they break, or you can replace the floppy drive with a card reader for more modern functionality. The internal storage (a 3.5-inch hard drive) can be upgraded/replaced as well; hard drive capacities have increased quite a lot since 2008.
Technical Specifications
Processor
- Intel Celeron
- or Intel Pentium
- or Intel Core 2 Duo
- or Intel Core 2 Quad
Memory
- Up to 8 GB total memory
- 4 DIMM slots
- DDR2 at 800 MHz
Storage
- Internal hard drive
- 3.5-inch drive bay
- SATA interface
- Floppy drive reader
- 3.5-inch (slimline) bay
- Optionally can be replaced with a media card reader
- Faces the front case of the computer
- Optical drive
- 5.25-inch (slimline) bay
- SATA I (1.5 Gbit/s) interface
- Faces the front case of the computer
Graphics
- Integrated Intel GMA 4500
- Optional graphics card in the PCIe x16 slot
Expansion
- One PCIe x16 slot (can use a double height card)
- Two free SATA ports on the motherboard
Connections
- Front panel
- Two USB 2.0 ports
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- 3.5 mm microphone jack
- Back panel
- Six USB 2.0 ports
- Parallel port
- Serial port
- eSATA port
- DisplayPort video output
- VGA video output
- Ethernet port
- 3.5 mm line-level audio output jack
- 3.5 mm line-level audio input jack
Wireless
- Optional 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi via an add-in card
Additional Information
OptiPlex 760 official support page
OptiPlex 760 service manual (has disassembly instructions)
OptiPlex 760 official specifications sheet