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WTB: Bought: Dead/Dying Leica BP-SCL2 Batteries

  
 
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p.1 #1 · WTB: Bought: Dead/Dying Leica BP-SCL2 Batteries


 Item updated in the last 24 hours    BP-SCL2

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Payment method: PayPal
Item condition: 6 Useable, but has considerable optical or mechanical imperfections
Shipping instructions: Shipping Method: USPS Ground Advantage (Prepaid Label Provided) Shipping Available To: CONUS Item location: Arizona


Don't throw away your dead M240 batteries!

I am looking to buy your dead, dying, or "error code" Leica BP-SCL2 batteries.

The Project: As many of you know, fresh OEM batteries for the M240/M246/M262 platform are becoming impossible to find (most "new" stock is actually 2016 vintage). I am currently working with a battery lab to validate a cell-replacement protocol using modern 2026-production Panasonic/Varta cells.

To stress-test this process, I need more donor cores.

What I'm Looking For:

Condition: Dead (0V), won't charge, blinking yellow error light, or holds a charge for only 10 minutes.

Physical: Casing must be intact (no cracks/severe swelling). Scratches/wear are fine.

Age: Any vintage (2012 "Inca" labels or 2015+ "Varta" labels).

The Offer:

$30 USD per battery (Net to you).

I cover shipping. (Requesting to please tape over the gold contacts (safety requirement). Place the battery in a Small Cardboard Box (e.g., reuse an Amazon pill bottle box or similar). Do not use a flat paper envelope to avoid damage.)

If you have a brick sitting in a drawer, turn it into beer money and help keep the M240 platform alive.

Please PM me with:

How many you have.

Brief description of the "death" (e.g., "sat in drawer for 3 years," or "blinking light").

Thanks!


Edited on Mar 02, 2026 at 11:40 AM · View previous versions



Feb 10, 2026 at 07:38 PM
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p.1 #2 · WTB: Bought: Dead/Dying Leica BP-SCL2 Batteries


Where can I follow you? The world absolutely needs this!


Feb 11, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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p.1 #3 · WTB: Bought: Dead/Dying Leica BP-SCL2 Batteries


dumplinknet wrote:
Where can I follow you? The world absolutely needs this!


Ha thanks!

I don't currently have an online presence for the tinkering I'm doing with this or my shots.

I'm thinking of putting out some info once I have a few samples worked on, and run through a few cycles to ensure they are safe.



Feb 11, 2026 at 01:27 PM
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p.1 #4 · WTB: Bought: Dead/Dying Leica BP-SCL2 Batteries


Unfortunately I’ve got nothing for you, as a devotee of the M10 line. But I love that you’re doing this and hope you can source enough.


Feb 17, 2026 at 11:41 AM







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