Abstract: A method of removing a drum from a printer toner cartridge, the drum comprising a cylindrical body, the drum further comprising a pair of drum gears attached to each end of the drum, each drum gear being configured to attach the drum to the printer, at least one drum gear comprising a cylindrical body, the cylindrical body defining a hollow drum gear interior, at least one drum gear further comprising a drum gear wall that is positioned perpendicular to the cylindrical body and configured to cover the hollow drum gear interior, the method comprising creating a hole through the drum gear wall and inserting a cutting device through the hollow drum gear interior.