Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/09/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Interestingly my M9 is in Germany at the moment. It went with an unrelated problem, but they offered to replace the sensor and do a full CLA for me (for a modest fee). there was no mention of a trade-up option, and I have been told that it will be 8 to 10 weeks. Gerry Gerry Walden 023 8046 3076 0797 287 7932 > On 30 Sep 2017, at 22:29, Akhil Lal <alal at nyu.edu> wrote: > > Just wanted to send the group an update. I spoke to a staff member at the > repair department last week. > > According to Leica NJ they will install a new CCD and circuit boards. They > state that this is done locally, the body is not sent to Germany. A la > crate leather options are not available in the USA, the cameara would have > to be sent to Germany, presumably at the owner's expense. > > I was told the wait time would be 15+ weeks due to backlog. > > Owners have 60 days from the date that the camera arrives at the repair > center to excercise their M240/SL upgrade option. > > Regards, > Akhil > > On Friday, August 25, 2017, Akhil Lal <alal at nyu.edu> wrote: > >> Hi All, >> >> Yet another post on the M9 CCD problem. >> >> I sent in my M9 for repair just before the deadline and got an email >> stating that the sensor glass would be replaced only. Is this the >> standard >> remedy for this problem? Based on reports on the web I was under the >> impression that the entire sensor would be replaced not just the glass >> cover- I assume this is why Leica ask for ca. 1000 euros after the August >> 15th deadline. >> >> I would very much appreciated hearing from luggers who have had the CCD >> on their M9s repaired. Please post the scope of your repair: glass only >> entire CCD or...? >> >> Thanks in advance. >> >> BTW, did all Luggers sending in their M9s get the upgrade to M240 option? >> >> Regards, >> Akhil >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information