Leica published a goodwill replacement “regardless of the age of the camera,” including sensors already replaced, and said it was seeking a permanent technical solution.
This file was told €1303 + VAT (Brand, 2019), proofs “not acknowledgeable” (Coletta), then “CCD discontinued October 2019 — repair impossible” (Masney).
The official 2014 notice URL cited in the complaint returned HTTP 403. The part is gone. The upgrade catalogue is still for sale — including film M6 in 2025.