Macbook with bad display and an external monitor

Hello,
Since the Macbook's display is broken and unusable I thought I might still be able to use it as a desktop connected to an external monitor. The monitor is an Insignia 19" and I'm getting a "mode not supported" error. I've tried many different things based on what I've read in the forums. There were some suggestions that I should change the display resolution but I can't get to that point to read it.
Any ideas?
Thank you
dj

Hi dj1111,
You can try using the machine in clamshell mode to see if that works. It'll involve connecting a USB mouse & keyboard or a Bluetooth mouse & keyboard with the lid closed and the monitor connected. Given the fact that the internal display doesn't work, I'd recommend the USB option because if you have to manually pair the Bluetooth peripherals it'll be a bit trickier.

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