How to transfer data/files from Macbook Air with no screen to another device?

[brodie.purser]

I have had water damage to my Macbook air and the laptop screen will not turn back on even though the keypad works. I really need the files off that laptop and transfer it to another laptop or computer. what is my best and most affordable option? Can I do it myself at home?

 

[rune2h]

You can try connecting it to an external monitor, I'm assuming yours has thunderbolt, do you have any compatible displays to connect to it? You can purchase cables for around $8-12 that will let you connect a more common DVI/HDMI display to the laptop via its Thunderbolt port.