# How do I fix a "replace drum" message on my Brother laser printer? > The Brother drum unit is a separate consumable that typically should be replaced after the use of 3 or 4 toner cartridges. If you own a Brother laser p... Source: https://support.ldproducts.com/en_us/how-do-i-fix-a-replace-drum-message-on-my-brother-laser-printer--BJGVzYeKw Last updated: 2021-03-29T18:56:30.204Z The Brother drum unit is a separate consumable that typically should be replaced after the use of 3 or 4 toner cartridges.  If you own a Brother laser printer and you are getting a _**Replace Drum**_ message on your machine's display, it might be time to get a new drum.  Your printer uses a page counter to track usage, which must manually be reset every time a new drum unit is installed.  Replacement instructions vary depending on what printer model you have. Check your printer's user guide for specific replacement instructions for your machine.  These can be accessed on Brother’s website.  If you are not familiar with how a Brother toner cartridge and drum unit works, the two consumables fit together in the printer.  When you remove them from the printer, you will find the toner cartridge is sitting in the drum.  To separate the toner cartridge from the drum, press on the lock lever on the drum and it will release the cartridge from the drum unit. We show you how in the video below! ![](https://cdn.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/5f1748b36b69540019712b20/24ce449ccd814b343ea3d3ee38cf20b4.JPG) * * * In the video we will review the drum replacement instructions for the Brother HL-L2350DW, which uses either the TN-730 standard yield or TN-760 high yield toner cartridge and the DR730 drum unit.  Please note, these instructions are specific to this printer model. You can find instructions for other popular Brother printers [further down the page.](#section1) In need of a new Brother drum?  Shop [LDProducts.com](https://www.ldproducts.com/?xid=tmd:blog:pdp&utm_medium=blog&utm_source=ldhelpcenter&utm_campaign=homepage:BJGVzYeKw) and grab a great deal on a cartridge or drum for your Brother printer today! We've been selling affordable ink and toner for over twenty years, delivering the same exceptional print quality and performance as the name brand, at a fraction of the price - and we back every compatible cartridge with a lifetime guarantee! First, you will need to remove the old drum and replace it with the new one: 1. Make sure that the printer is on and open the front cover. 2. Remove the toner cartridge and drum unit from the machine. 3. Push down the green lock lever and remove the toner cartridge from the drum unit. 4. Unpack the new drum unit. 5. Click the toner cartridge into the new drum unit until you hear it lock into place. 6. Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the green tab from left to right and right to left a couple of times. 7. Install the toner cartridge and drum back into the printer. **Once the new drum is replaced, you will need to reset the drum counter.**  Your Brother printer uses a page counter to track usage, which must be reset manually every time a new drum is installed.  If the drum counter is not reset after you replace your new drum, the following error messages may continue to appear on your printer display:  * Replace Drum * Drum End Soon * Drum Stop  Resetting the drum life on your printer will clear the error message.  Drum reset instructions vary depending on what printer you own.  After you reset the drum, you are free to start printing! Check out our drum reset video for the Brother HL-L2350DW directly below, or [click here](#section1) to jump to drum replacement instructions for other popular Brother printers. Once the new drum is replaced, you will need to reset the drum counter on the Brother HL-L2350DW: 1. Make sure the machine is on. 2. Close up the front cover. 3. Hold down the “OK” button and the “up” arrow at the same time. 4. Press the “OK” button to select “Drum”. 5. 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