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can I buy and fit a new battery

Hi, Here is a link to the Ifixit guide on how to replace the battery in your tablet. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 Battery Replacement Here is a link to the Ifixit shop page to find the battery for your tablet. Click on your particular model to find the link to the battery. The battery is the same for both the EU and US model tablets. The link is not a recommendation to buy from the seller. It is merely shown to give an idea of the cost of the part. There are others online which may suit you better. Just search for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 10.1 battery for suppliers. https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Parts/Samsu… Hopefully this is of some help.