Methods for Remanufacturing Imaging Components

1 . A method of remanufacturing an imaging cartridge comprising a toner hopper having a toner bag and not having a seal port, the method comprising:

forming a seal port in the toner hopper;

disposing a replacement toner container in the toner hopper, the replacement toner container including a removable seal having a seal tail;

inserting a portion of the seal tail through the seal port; and

repairing a broken doctor blade contact by applying a conductive substance to conductive plastic of the imaging cartridge.

2 . A method of remanufacturing an imaging cartridge comprising a toner hopper having a toner bag and not having a seal port, the method comprising:

forming a seal port in the toner hopper;

disposing a replacement toner container in the toner hopper, the replacement toner container including a removable seal having a seal tail;

inserting a portion of the seal tail through the seal port; and

repairing a broken doctor blade contact by inserting a conductive post into an existing hole in the imaging cartridge and threading a screw into the conductive post.

3 . A method of remanufacturing an imaging cartridge comprising a toner hopper having a toner bag and not having a seal port, the method comprising:

forming a seal port in the toner hopper;

disposing a replacement toner container in the toner hopper, the replacement toner container including a removable seal having a seal tail;

inserting a portion of the seal tail through the seal port; and

repairing a broken doctor blade contact by replacing the broken doctor blade contact with metal contacts and replacing conductive plastic with metal.