A:Answer The tablet "clicks" into place using a solid plastic rail on the bottom and two plastic tabs on the top corners. It does not use the "buttons" on the back. The case is "smart" in the sense that the keyboard is enable when the case is opened and secured to the keyboard base magnetically. If you prefer not to use the keyboard, it conveniently folds around back, and is not enabled - allowing you to grip the tablet in a more traditional way without worrying about keys being pressed.