Need help with my laptop second hand Satellite

I have a unusual problem; I recently bought a second hand laptop that I knew wasn't working as I thought I could fix it. However, I discovered that all the decals identify which model I have are deleted. I know it's a Toshiba Satellite. The keyboard has a key missing "m", which I think is actually damaged as the laptop is a continuous beep on startup until the keyboard cable is removed.

Also, the screen remains white brilliant at startup. I read it can be caused by loose or damaged cables or a contrast problem, but as I can't use the keyboard I can't really do much.
When the system is running, I can see the rotation of the fan, I can hear the HDD works, but due to problems with screen/keyboard, I don't know if it s actually passing the start screen or not.

So my questions are:
(1) how the hell can I identify this machine when I can't start
(2) can I use a USB keyboard to the diagnosis until I have the operation of the system?
(3) should what tests I do to try to resolve the problem of the screen?

I realize I should have ask the seller for info, but I doubt that the guy had a clue anyway.

Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

You've done well think. Before you spend your time trying to find the solution it back and I hope you find better second hand laptop in better condition.

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