ALC260 is a High Definition (HD) Audio Codec IC manufactured by Realtek Semiconductor, commonly used in older-generation laptop and notebook motherboards. It is found in many systems from Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer, and Toshiba, providing essential onboard audio functionality for everyday use.
This IC manages speaker output, headphone jack detection, and microphone input. When the ALC260 becomes faulty, typical problems include no sound, low or distorted audio, microphone not detected, or headphone jack issues, making it a frequently replaced component in laptop motherboard repair.