Systems and methods for remanufacturing imaging components

摘要

Techniques for modifying an imaging cartridge includes providing the imaging cartridge comprising a body including a circuit holding structure sized to hold an electronic circuit and forming a modified circuit holding structure, with the modified circuit holding structure sized to hold a replacement electronic circuit. At least one dimension of the replacement electronic circuit may be greater than a corresponding dimension of the electronic circuit.

主权项

1. A method of modifying an imaging cartridge comprising the steps of:
providing the imaging cartridge comprising a body including a circuit holding structure sized to hold an electronic circuit; providing a jig having a cartridge receiving area that is shaped to receive the imaging cartridge and a guide hole; placing the imaging cartridge in the cartridge receiving area, wherein the circuit holding area is located adjacent the guide hole of the jig; providing a removal tool for removing a portion of the circuit holding structure; and guiding the removal tool using guide hole to remove a predetermined amount of material from the circuit holding structure.