How to hook up laptop to desktop monitor

Question

Have a laptop but for some odd reason my screen crack when I close the lid/monitor. Trying to have it replace without buying another laptop. How can I hook laptop up to my desktop monitor until I can find a reasonable repair or replacement. Acer company was going to charge $650.00 for monitor repair and I paid $628.00 for Wal-Mart for the entire laptop. Please do the math and will never purchase another Acer product. Thanks