Methods and apparatus for replacing a toner cartridge shutter

1. A method of repairing a toner cartridge comprising a drum shutter and a toner cartridge body, the drum shutter comprising a flexible covering portion attached to both an arm element and the toner cartridge body, the method comprising:

providing a replacement flexible covering portion;

securing the replacement flexible covering portion to the arm element; and

attaching the replacement flexible covering portion to the toner cartridge body,

wherein the replacement flexible covering portion comprises a sheet,

wherein the replacement covering portion comprises a first adhesive element, said securing the replacement flexible covering portion to the arm element further comprising:

wrapping a portion of one end of the sheet around the arm portion; and

securing the wrapped portion utilizing the first adhesive element,

wherein the replacement covering portion comprises a second adhesive element, said attaching the replacement flexible covering portion to the toner body further comprising:

securing the replacement flexible covering portion to the toner cartridge body utilizing the second adhesive element.

2. The method of claim 1 wherein first and second adhesive elements each comprise at least one adhesive strip.

3. The method of claim 2 wherein the sheet comprises a polyethylene material.

4. The method of claim 1 further comprising, before securing the replacement flexible covering portion to the arm element:

disengaging the arm element from engagement with the toner cartridge body.

5. The method of claim 4 further comprising, after securing the replacement flexible covering portion to the arm element:

reengaging the arm element with the toner cartridge body.

6. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

removing the flexible covering portion from the arm element and toner cartridge.