64x64 Matrix & SmartMatrix SmartLED Shield (V4) for Teensy

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This is my first use of a matrix display. Here are the hardware parts being used:
SmartMatrix SmartLED Shield (V4) for Teensy
64x64 RGB LED Matrix - 3mm Pitch
Teensy 3.6

I want to confirm how the Teensy 3.6 fits into the Shield. The shield has a side with 3 large connectors and the other side has 2 large IC’s on it. If the marking on the Teensy and the shield are all correct, the Teensy will plug into the shield from the side OPPOSITE the 3 big connectors. That seems counter intuitive to me.

Can someone confirm that is the correct way to assemble these two parts?

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Hi, did you find the assembly instructions here?

It does seem unusual to plug the Teensy that way, but it results in a lower profile than if the connectors were used the usual way. These connectors are designed to allow pins from the reverse side.

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No I did not. I was looking at the Adafruit and Sparkfun websites.

Thank you very much!