The cost minimization problem [Need advice - cracked classmate PC]

[Mubtasim]

We managed to crack the screen of our Classmate PC today. With a minimum amount of sponsor money and less than two weeks of time left, is there anything fast we could do to get back to work on the code. Note that all our code is in the classmate [ everything else is functioning properly except the screen ]

Initial Idea:

1. to add a external monitor [duct taped!] to old one with VGA cable.

Question:

Is something like this allowed during the competition?

2. To use one of our school laptop.

Question:

Is this allowed? What are the restriction [/where can I find it]


What are all the things we need to have installed to get it working? [ Using Java with netbeans ]