Disassembling an HP Color laserjet 4550

On the carts...top left is the fuser, image drum on the right, toner cart is on the bottom.

I took apart a 2550 color awhile back, it's an experience. LOL



Watch the leftover toner on the image drum, powder stuff gets everywhere if you're not careful.

Look for a small green chip with gold plated contacts on the toner cartridge. Those chips processed properly will bring 80 cents each.

Originally Posted by jghilino

Look for a small green chip with gold plated contacts on the toner cartridge. Those chips processed properly will bring 80 cents each.

If I take that chip off, can I still recycle the cartridge at Staples for the two dollar credit?

Originally Posted by Bamcis

If I take that chip off, can I still recycle the cartridge at Staples for the two dollar credit?

I wouldn't think so. Usually those places put new ink in the cartridges themselves.