Wayne Posted April 28, 2016 Share #41 Posted April 28, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) If one has a fully functioning M8 to use as a reference/standard for comparison, i.e. use to figure out type and number of button presses, it might not be such a bad thing- if price was right- to purchase a second M8 having a failed LCD.......maybe even purchase two or three. Generally, I try not to use the LCD on mine. It makes it feel almost like using a film M. And hey, because it is has minimal value, why not get out the Dremel tool and do that thing you have always wanted to do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ernstk Posted April 28, 2016 Share #42 Posted April 28, 2016 If one has a fully functioning M8 to use as a reference/standard for comparison, i.e. use to figure out type and number of button presses, it might not be such a bad thing- if price was right- to purchase a second M8 having a failed LCD.......maybe even purchase two or three. Generally, I try not to use the LCD on mine. It makes it feel almost like using a film M. And hey, because it is has minimal value, why not get out the Dremel tool and do that thing you have always wanted to do. I've bought an M8 with a broken shutter but with a working screen. I'll swap the back parts of the 2 cameras and put the working back on mine. I've been using my M8 in 'film' mode for some time but I'd still prefer to have a screen. And yes, I've already done the brass work with the Dremel! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 2, 2016 Share #43 Posted May 2, 2016 The main problem here is that to get at the LCD you have to dismantle the camera completely, including removing the sensor - and the sensor must be adjusted to IIRC 1/1000th of a mm, which cannot be done without the proper measuring equipment. You will probably be better off swapping out the shutter on the other camera. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernstk Posted May 2, 2016 Share #44 Posted May 2, 2016 The main problem here is that to get at the LCD you have to dismantle the camera completely, including removing the sensor - and the sensor must be adjusted to IIRC 1/1000th of a mm, which cannot be done without the proper measuring equipment. You will probably be better off swapping out the shutter on the other camera. My understanding (from the M8 anatomy thread) was that the camera splits into 2 main parts- front and rear. My plan was to take the rear half of the camera (containing the LCD) and swap it with my existing rear part, with the damaged LCD. Is this not the case? If it's not then I need to devise a plan B... Ernst Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 2, 2016 Share #45 Posted May 2, 2016 Like this (this is the body of the M240- slightly different), but you can see that the whole interior, including the sensor, must be removed for access. It should be much simpler to exchange the shutter assembly on the body you bought. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/258521-an-update-to-my-saga/?do=findComment&comment=3037504'>More sharing options...
Ernstk Posted May 5, 2016 Share #46 Posted May 5, 2016 (edited) Copied from the 'Anatomy of the M8' thread. The M8 doesn't have the same 'single body' construction as the 240. The body has 2 separate clam shell parts. The rear part can be separated by removing 3 screws on either side..." Splitting the Clam-ShellThis is pretty much all you can see without splitting the front and back castings. This involves peeling back the synthetic leather to expose 3 screws at each end. Remove them and the front and back halves of the camera separate.Here’s a picture of the back half..." Edited May 5, 2016 by pop copyrighted picture Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernstk Posted May 5, 2016 Share #47 Posted May 5, 2016 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Here is a link to Marknorton's forum thread Anatomy of the M8, showing the back half of the M8.Apologies for using Mark's copyrighted photo earlier. Anatomy of the Leica M8 Edited May 5, 2016 by pop Fixed the link. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernstk Posted May 13, 2016 Share #48 Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) My donor M8 has arrived from Australia. I will detail the transplant in the 'Replace M8 shutter or LCD rear screen' thread... http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/259525-replace-m8-shutter-or-lcd-rear-screen/ Edited May 13, 2016 by Ernstk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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