Clone monitor for macbook

Hi
Question 1: Regarding incident and immediate ability to function.
I have a Nov. 2007 Macbook that (now) has a broken monitor (display forcibly bent). Visually the monitor is 100% unusable, the computer appears to function okay but without visual, it is difficult to diagnose completely. Is it possible to plug the computer into the back of a small tv VGA input to clone the display? I have the Mac Display to VGA adapter and VGA cable. The TV recognizes the VGA input as an extended display but not a clone display.
Question 2: Regarding permanant repair
With money not growing on trees and the computer not covered by warranty and not officially supported by Apple, What are the best and cheapest options for getting the monitor fixed or replaced? I have access to an electronics shop, some expertise in the area, and I'm willing to do as much work as possible myself. Where can I get used MacBook displays cheap?

I have used it that way on the AIr, yes,... however right now im using said monitor via HDMI to a MAC MINI.
HDMI being the desirable connection given that I can use this dongle to hook it to my AIR or PRO.., or straight connecti an AppleTV to the Monitor. I have a dongle like this to connect to my AIR

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