How can I get my screen to show on an external monitor with a Macbook Pro that has no lid?

I recently purchased a Macbook Pro online that has no lid (no screen, no top to fold down, the whole shebang). I've been shown pictures of the laptop working to an external by the seller so for now let's assume that the port does work.
Details:
-Mid/Late 2007 15" model
-DVI connection to monitor
-Start-up chime does sound

Read here:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2056418?threadID=2056418&tstart=15

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