Transferring Data to my New Mac w/ Firewire

I'm transferring data from an old MacBook to a new one, but I sent the old one to a family member for an insurance evaluation, and Snail Mail has completely rendered the screen useless. Before, there was a top corner I could use but now the whole screen is shot. I've already bought the Firewire cord for Migration Assistant so I want to know if I can still use the program and cord to transfer my files.

You should be able to; if necessary, start up the old computer with the T key held down.
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