Help! Touchpad issues

[hamann8r]

Hey I installed Ubuntu for the second time to make it a dual boot.
The first time it either brought out my faulty hardware into the open or it caused it. I don't know if software can destroy hardware though.. But anyways after getting my motherboard, RAM, and HD replaced I decided to go for try #2. This time I can't do anything in it. It worked though I got it all installed. But my touchpad goes wicked crazy. The lappy I have is a newer XPS M1530.
I love it it's an awesome computer. So I am thinking I need drivers for Ubuntu for my laptop. I have tried editing the files like it says on the other threads but I am unable to save it. I can't log in as root either. So if anyone has a solution I could try that would be great. Thanks.

[sc00ter]

The following 2 wiki pages are a good start for those running Ubuntu on the M1530:

http://jesperdj.pbwiki.com/Ubuntu-on-the-Dell-XPS-M1530

and

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/InstallingUbuntuOnADellXPSM1530

The problem you describe is a common one on a fresh install of Ubuntu 8.04 on the M1530, but luckily it is easy to fix. Both links above explain how to address this.

[hamann8r]

I'm sorry but those don't solve my problem I was finally able to add that i8042 thing but it didn't work. If it matters at all I added it to menu.lst. Thats what it said to do. It still doesn't work and this is getting very frustrating. I feel like I am stuck with Vista. Someone please help. And Happy 4th!