Minolta XD11 corrosion

I was gifted a Minolta XD11 and three lenses. It was for the lenses but he gave me the camera as well. The battery cover was corroded, but I was able to unscrew it and clean off the corrosion. But I think it took off some if the coating with it. I'm not a battery person, so I thought I'd ask here if is okay to try new batteries or not, or if it's trash and not worth my time.

Here is the cover after a soak in vinegar and scrub.

And the battery compartment, I haven't clean it yet.


Thank you.

What may be more of a problem is that the wires leading from the battery compartment to the meter are probably corroded too. Most XD-11 cameras found today are not working. I would look for a parts camera to replace the bottom plate and battery cover. You might then contact John Titterington to see if he can still service an XD-11.
The XD-11 is a very pleasant camera to use when it is working but it is not the sturdiest camera Minolta made. I have found the X700 to be much more reliable. The X700 is known to have capacitor issues but those are easily remedied.

Thank you @dynachrome. I really don't need another body, so I likely will not try to get it repaired if needed.
The shutter does work in bulb and O settings, so I was hopeful to see if removing the corrosion would allow me to use the camera for casual use.
I have the XD5 that I enjoy using. I'll be cleaning up the lenses I received and trying them out on that body soon.

It's OK to try batteries in it, but as @dynachrome says, where there's some, there's fire and if the bottom plate was this badly corroded, the question is what the moisture has done to the camera's internals. I expect there will be additional problem areas. But trying it out costs you $2 in batteries and $6 in film which you only have to commit if the thing comes alive to begin with.

Thank you koraks. I might just do that.