Any recourse on bad M9 battery?

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hlockwood

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I have 2 batteries for my M9P, one with the Russian script; the other, not. One came with the camera, the other purchased more recently from EP Levine.

The "Russian" battery will not charge to beyond ~65%, while the non-"Russian" goes fully to 100%.

I'm not sure which came with the camera, but both have been used lightly.

Any suggestions on how to proceed?

Harry

Edit: Sorry for misinformation: Both batteries have the Russian script.
 
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hlockwood said:
I do have a call into Leica NJ, but they've yet to return it. Will try the dealer.

Harry
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Good news! I just spoke with Sarah at Leica. They will send out a new battery and requested that I send the bad unit back to them - which I will do.

Harry
 
The production date in week and year format is imprinted on the battery. It's a good idea to check how old is the battery.
 
EdwardKaraa said:
It may be either counterfeit or very old.

There should be 4 digits imprinted. Mine is 5011, meaning week 50, 2011.
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Leica doesn't sell counterfeit batteries. :D Purchased camera and extra battery in 2012.

The only date-like numbers are 11/34/50 on the Russian-script side and 14464 on the other side.

We'll see what Leica has to say when they receive the defective one.

Harry
 
I have two Leica batteries and twelve batteries from another brand. They all work well.
Glad to see that Leica repaces bad batteries.
 
hlockwood said:
Good news! I just spoke with Sarah at Leica. They will send out a new battery and requested that I send the bad unit back to them - which I will do.

Harry
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Received the new battery; it charges to 100%. Sent the defective one back for Leica analysis. Thanks, Leica NJ.

Harry

Edit: No date on the new battery either.
 
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