Installing Windows 7 on a MBP in clamp mode

Hi - my MBP screen is broken so I use an external monitor all the time - as in Clamp mode.
I'm trying to install Windows 7 on a MBP 10.8.2 Intel 2.85 Duo.
Bootcamp partitions the drive, then the computer restarts - but nothing happens - no output to the monitor.
Is there any way to install W7 on a MBP using an external monitor only?
Thanks for any help.
Jonathan

Why not ask your questions where the experts hang out. Boot Camp forum:
https://discussions.apple.com/community/windows_software

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