Leica M-P (240) "Lens Recognition Detector" Glass Broken - how to repair?

[kristyansen]

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Dear All, 

I have recently noticed that the glass covering the lens coding detector of my Leica M-P (240) is broken - the lens coding sensor works however well. I had bought the camera from the first owner some time ago but had not noticed this detail.

Leica has sent a cost suggestion of about 900 EUR + VAT for the repair in Wetzlar (including cleaning, adjustment etc.); the replacement pieces (e.g. the bayonet) cost just around EUR 150 + VAT.

Just wondering, for a person who is relatively ok at repairing fine devices, is this something which can be performed at home with the right replacement pieces? Has anybody on the Forum attempted this? Despite the technical replacement itself, what are other risks e.g. optical misalignment, for which a professional Leica repair would anyway be recommended?

My first goal with this repair is to avoid the camera not being waterproof (at the level where the M can be waterproof), and, secondly, I intend to purchase a Leica M11 while selling this camera in a proper state for the next owner, by investing a fair but not an exaggerated price to repair it. 

Thanks in advance for any ideas and experience, 

Cris

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