Probably a good idea sadly... There can be a lot of different things wrong, so will probably be faster doing that either way.

When rebuilding, try to verify each that each step works so you find the problem eventually, Im guessing it will be easier to find that way

Sounds like you need some happy pills

Why not use a laptop if you'redoing CPU heavy work? Not really the usecase for a tablet IMO, more for maximum portability over raw power.

Arent they owned by a Chinese company these days?