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Subject: [Leica] Leica M9 CCD problem
From: gerry.walden at icloud.com (Gerry Walden)
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2017 22:32:24 +0100
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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
>> 
> 
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