Loren Posted June 4, 2014 Share #21 Posted June 4, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Do you think they would do that? I think it will work at least if I take of the buttom and top plate. But I doubt that there's still any moisture in there though. Getting the moisture out is not the problem. That's the easy part. The problem is the contamination, oxidation, and deposits that are left. That's just the electronics. Then there is all the mechanical parts that will have the same issues. You won't know how bad it all is until you do a post mortum, but you can start with the simple things like inspecting the battery terminals and contacts to see if there is signs of corrosion there, then a slow methodical disassembly to determine the condition of the rest of the system. You may get lucky and not see much or any damage. At that point you might want to just quit and send it into Leica for an estimate. It could be something reasonably inexpensive to fix. BUT, if you damage it in the process of tearing it down you could easily turn it into a pile of junk. Tread lightly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Larsnl Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share #22 Posted June 4, 2014 Ok. I've already manage to take it apart, and to me, it looks pretty darn clean. The only thing I found was on the board in front of the screen, where the ground(?) connectors are to the backside of the camera. See in the top of second to last photo. Though I can't see how this could ruin it. Plus a tiny white spot on a brown wire (flat) under the camera (see pic with black circle. How ever, it doesn't seem to touch the actual leaders. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 4, 2014 Share #23 Posted June 4, 2014 It does look clean indeed. If you reassemble and clean the contacts everywhere it might even work! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsnl Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share #24 Posted June 4, 2014 Then it's just for me to wait for the batteries i ordered Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted June 4, 2014 Share #25 Posted June 4, 2014 I hope you tried a new battery before disassembling the camera. Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsnl Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share #26 Posted June 4, 2014 I hope you tried a new battery before disassembling the camera. Jeff Nope. I didn't wanna put any current in it before I had checked if there was any corrosion. The previous owner did try with the old batteries (Don't know if they were broken or not). It isn't that fragile Was wearing gloves, and I've got a steady hand btw 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
koray Posted June 4, 2014 Share #27 Posted June 4, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Two weeks ago I repaired a water damaged Sony NEX-6 which has travelled from Thailand to Turkey over two weeks after I scored it over eBay. I don't know how long it waited after damage. It was dry when arrived. There were several corrosion marks on many flex cables and circuit boards and magnesium body parts (nastiest). The first thing I checked were the fuses. They were fine. Then I used used a toothbrush and distilled water to clean all boards, connectors and the body parts. Then I used hot air gun to evaporate the wetness. Then I washed all parts with pure isopropyl alcohol. Again hot air. Then I put it together. Result? Perfect! I have checked the photos you put over here. The IMG_0798 may have signs of corrosion on top left edge of the circuit board, between 3 power transistors. Otherwise the rest is very clean. You would be shocked if you saw the NEX-6 I repaired, sadly no photos. I think you got yourself a steal. If you focus on the point I suggested above and make sure all connectors are cleaned with alcohol, it should work. If you can't bring it to life, sell it to me for 100 bucks! Good luck! K. PS: By the way I repaired another water damaged DSLR (a canon 30D) many years ago. Sure, most water damaged electronics are beyond economical repair, but some can be done. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsnl Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share #28 Posted June 4, 2014 Two weeks ago I repaired a water damaged Sony NEX-6 which has travelled from Thailand to Turkey over two weeks after I scored it over eBay. I don't know how long it waited after damage. It was dry when arrived. There were several corrosion marks on many flex cables and circuit boards and magnesium body parts (nastiest). The first thing I checked were the fuses. They were fine. Then I used used a toothbrush and distilled water to clean all boards, connectors and the body parts. Then I used hot air gun to evaporate the wetness. Then I washed all parts with pure isopropyl alcohol. Again hot air. Then I put it together. Result? Perfect! I have checked the photos you put over here. The IMG_0798 may have signs of corrosion on top left edge of the circuit board, between 3 power transistors. Otherwise the rest is very clean. You would be shocked if you saw the NEX-6 I repaired, sadly no photos. I think you got yourself a steal. If you focus on the point I suggested above and make sure all connectors are cleaned with alcohol, it should work. If you can't bring it to life, sell it to me for 100 bucks! Good luck! K. PS: By the way I repaired another water damaged DSLR (a canon 30D) many years ago. Sure, most water damaged electronics are beyond economical repair, but some can be done. Thanks. This gives me hope Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loren Posted June 5, 2014 Share #29 Posted June 5, 2014 Ok. I've already manage to take it apart, and to me, it looks pretty darn clean. The only thing I found was on the board in front of the screen, where the ground(?) connectors are to the backside of the camera. See in the top of second to last photo. Though I can't see how this could ruin it. Plus a tiny white spot on a brown wire (flat) under the camera (see pic with black circle. How ever, it doesn't seem to touch the actual leaders. This looks really, really encouraging. I would try a freshly charged battery when you get one and cross your fingers, eyes, and toes. If it is still DOA I would send it to Leica for an estimate. Not to rain on your parade, but the dark side to all of this - is there a chance this could be a stolen camera? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsnl Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share #30 Posted June 5, 2014 This looks really, really encouraging. I would try a freshly charged battery when you get one and cross your fingers, eyes, and toes. If it is still DOA I would send it to Leica for an estimate. Not to rain on your parade, but the dark side to all of this - is there a chance this could be a stolen camera? I'm pretty sure it's not stolen. The dude I bought it from seems like a nice guy. He says that he had the camera checked at the local camera store, and that they said it's not worth the cost of repair. Don't know if they even opened it though. I talked to the Leica dealer in Norway, and even they don't open the cameras. They just ship it to Germany. You know it's easy for the camera store to assume the damage is extensive, plus water damage is not covered by the warranty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loren Posted June 5, 2014 Share #31 Posted June 5, 2014 I'm pretty sure it's not stolen. The dude I bought it from seems like a nice guy. He says that he had the camera checked at the local camera store, and that they said it's not worth the cost of repair. Don't know if they even opened it though. I talked to the Leica dealer in Norway, and even they don't open the cameras. They just ship it to Germany. You know it's easy for the camera store to assume the damage is extensive, plus water damage is not covered by the warranty. Yup, and I think that shipping to Leica (assuming a new battery doesn't help) will probably get it fixed. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsnl Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share #32 Posted July 19, 2014 Well... I'm still waiting for my battery and charger, 6 1/2 weeks after I ordered it... Seems to be stuck in the Philippines. Does anybody know about someone selling their battery and charger? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookeye Posted July 20, 2014 Share #33 Posted July 20, 2014 Lars, the story of your battery and charger doesn't look good. Let us hope it will eventually arrive. If you live in Oslo, I have an M8 and a spare battery. You can borrow the spare for day or so, just to try out your camera. I have been following this thread and am looking forward to see if your M8 still works Just PM me, best wishes HP Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsnl Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share #34 Posted August 2, 2014 Today I borrowed a battery. Apparently it's not completely dead. The only thing that happened was that was saying "SD" in the viewfinder. And after I inserted the SD card, it didn't say anything. What does it mean? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loren Posted August 2, 2014 Share #35 Posted August 2, 2014 Today I borrowed a battery. Apparently it's not completely dead. The only thing that happened was that was saying "SD" in the viewfinder. And after I inserted the SD card, it didn't say anything. What does it mean? Turn it off. Wait a few seconds... Turn it back on... Now hit the MENU button. The rear LCD should bring up the menu. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonogilmour Posted August 3, 2014 Share #36 Posted August 3, 2014 If this works you have the cheapest M8.2 in history 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcraf Posted August 3, 2014 Share #37 Posted August 3, 2014 The suspense is killing me....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted August 3, 2014 Share #38 Posted August 3, 2014 Same here, I´am wishing the project all the luck it deserves. I would have sent the thing in and hoped for the very best. Best GEORG 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsnl Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share #39 Posted August 3, 2014 Is there anyone else than Leica Germany that fix digital Leicas? I've heard that it often takes up to 4 month before you get it back... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted August 3, 2014 Share #40 Posted August 3, 2014 No one touches digital LEICA Ms except LEICA, ASAIK. Only in case they run out of spares time goes by, i. e. if a sensor supplier stops deliveries. Normally a 2 to 3 week wait should be enough. For a certain fee - invented by former Manager Lee - you can speed up things considerably. Best GEORG Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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