The system you have is a bit of an odd duck ;-} Apple had two variations in the Mid 2009 15" models. This one is the 2.53 GHz unit which used a different body. To add to this the Upper case also has two variations:
- Top Case w/Keyboard, Glossy 661-5244
- Top Case w/Keyboard, Anti-Glare 661-5297
So you do need to get the correct one. I have never found a workable keyboard sub assembly for this series so if you got one make sure its for this system I suspect you got the wrong one (you'll need to get the uppercase).
OK how to isolate this down? I would disconnect the keyboard ribbon cable and connect the MagSafe adapter to the system, then use the power pads to see if I could start up the system. Use a screw driver to short across these two pads:
Did the system start up?
If it did you have the wrong keyboard, if not you need to figure out whats still wrong with the system.
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Can you give us the exact model you have. If you can still see the serial number on your bottom cover you can find your system here: EveryMac - Lookup. Once you know paste the systems URL link here for us to see.
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