Water Damaged MBP 2 years ago, attempt to fix before tossing

MacBook Pro "Core i5" 2.3 13" Early 2011
I spilt water on my MBP in feb 2013. It was my brother's wedding and needed stuff done and it didn't occur to me that i needed to turn it off. I just blotted the water off and continued to use it. It was no shocker that my computer didn't turn on the next time I tried to use it. there was a clicking sound and that was it. A day later that was gone too. I got it checked at a computer store, not apple, and they said that the logic board was fried. I probably should have sold it for parts then but some part of me didn't want to let go of it. i did buy another MB air and have been using it ever since.
I recently found my old dead MBP in my stuff and am wondering if there's anything I can do with it, other than toss it. It's not gonna do any harm at this point to try to fix it by myself. It's too late to try to dry off the inside for obvious reasons and I can only imagine the corrosion if any. I haven't opened it yet. Just wanted to check if any of you had any advice for me to make the most of this. From what i recall, everything but the logic board is okay.
I'd be happy to waste a day on trying to fix it at home. Where do i start ? =D
it was a good computer to me and i'd only used it for about a year when i killed it. It would be great to get it back to use as a back up computer.
ps- I have no expectations whatsoever from this notebook at this point. So might as well get creative.

This is a good place to see how it opens…
https://www.ifixit.com/Device/MacBook_Pro_13%22_Unibody_Early_2011
You will need specific tools (like Torx screwdrivers, spudgers etc). If you hope to reassemble you will also need thermal compound to stick the heat sinks in place.
I'd suggest you look at guides that cover safe anti static working & get a wrist strap. Also read up on cleaning & replacing compound on heat sinks.
I'd imagine that the board is not repairable, but you may get lucky & find some corrosion that can be cleaned off. It may have an effect.
If you a serious about making it work, look around for better ways to diagnose faults & consider Ebay or reconditioned parts. Otherwise it's just a learning exercise… finding out how complex modern tech is assembled.

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