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So this tablet was bitten by a dog The screen is cracked but do I need a new LCD

A new LCD is a great place to start, but if you encounter issues after replacing the LCD, you are going to have to dig deeper. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 Screen Replacement The LCD is only available in C-Stock on iFixit; but it has a pretty deep discount. Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (Wi-Fi) Screen