Need screen to show on an external monitor with a Macbook Pro that has no lid please

i purchased macbook pro online has no lid (no screen, no top fold down, whole shebang). i've been shown pictures of laptop working external seller let's assume port work.

details:
-mid/late 2007 15" model
-dvi connection monitor
-start-up chime sound

 

any display dvi connector should work, or can buy dvi-to-whatever display has. go on newegg , read reviews after picking size monitor want.

 

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