MBP 2011 Not starting up

Hi all,
Are there any known issues for Macbook Pros not starting up? I spilled liquid on it a few weeks ago, but all was fine until now it won't switch on at all even when plugged in to the mains.
I'm worried this will cost the world to repair & I can't afford it currently, but worried it will deteriorate the longer I leave it.
Any advice would be great, even if it's just a repair shop for a reasonable quote.
Thanks!

tessabella,
If you've an Apple Store nearby, they should be able to give you a free diagnosis and estimate for repair.
Unfortunately, the liquid sensors will likely be tripped and they will suggest that you replace the logic board, which can be quite expensive.
Good luck,
Clinton
MacBook Pro (15” Late 2011), OS X 10.??, 16GB Crucial RAM, 960GB M500 Crucial SSD, 27” Apple Thunderbolt Display

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