Method and apparatus for reassembling a toner cartridge

1. A method for remanufacturing a toner cartridge comprising:

providing the toner cartridge comprising an end plate secured to an end of the toner cartridge;

removing the end plate from the toner cartridge;

attaching an anchoring fixture to the end of the toner cartridge; and

securing the end plate to the anchoring fixture of the toner cartridge.

2. The method of claim 1 wherein securing the end plate to the anchoring fixture comprises:

attaching a securing device to the anchoring fixture, the securing device holding the end plate adjacent the end of the toner cartridge.

3. The method of claim 2 wherein the securing device extends through a hole in the end plate and attaches to the anchoring fixture.

4. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

forming a mounting area on the end of the toner cartridge; and

attaching the anchoring fixture to the mounting area.

5. The method of claim 4 wherein the mounting area comprises an orifice.

6. The method of claim 5 wherein attaching the anchoring fixture to the mounting area comprises:

attaching the anchoring fixture to at least a wall of the orifice.