[Leica] Leica M9 CCD problem

[Akhil Lal]

Hi Gerry,

Whether or not the camera is sent to Germany seems to depend on the
national service center.  As for t
He trade in, you need to ask.

Regards,
Akhil

On Saturday, September 30, 2017, Gerry Walden <gerry.walden at icloud.com>
wrote:

> 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 <javascript:;>> 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 <javascript:;>>
> 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
> >>
> >
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