Can I transfer files to a machine from a machine w/a dead screen?

Question:Can I transfer files to a machine from a machine w/a dead screen?

If the MBP with the dead screen is otherwise functional, start it up in Target Disk Mode (Powering it up holding the T key/Firewire connecting the two MBPs).  If the other MBP sees the other MBP, you can click on the HDD icon and transfer files.
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