How to use with broken display

I dropped my Powerbook G4 dvd. Two questions:
1. How do I set it up for operation in clamshell mode with an external display, keyboard and mouse?
2. How might I fix the internal display. I can see the windows and cursor working normally if I hold a flashlight to the screen. It seems that just the backlight is broken.
Thanks much - John

Operating with display closed
Is there any visible damage to the outside of the Powerbook, especially to the display bezel and/or the hinges? If not, then you may (if you're very lucky) just have a connection inside that got jarred loose. If you're not so lucky, you'll need a new display, new hinges, or you'll need to find a repair service that's willing to risk opening your display to replace the backlight — something Apple and most other technicians won't tackle, because of the great likelihood of causing permanent cosmetic or functional damage.
Remove your Powerbook's bottom panel and check all the connections to the logic board for tightness by disconnecting and reconnecting them. The inverter may be the chief suspect.
Instructions for most of the surgery (not including opening the display bezel) can be found here. You'll need to know exactly which Powerbook model you have in order to choose the right illustrated guide.

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