Ubuntu 9.04 32bit will not install on Alienware m15x

[aguilpa1]

I am total noob to ubuntu but wanted to try the latest version since I have heard many good things of it. However, when trying to install it crashes hard my computer an Alienware m15x. I have tried the video compatibility mode but the same things happens. It crashes so hard, that I have to unplug it and remove the battery to restart because even holding power button won't restart. Has anyone had success installing on m15x?http://ubuntuforums.org/images/smilies/icon_sad.gif

[HyRax]

The LiveCD does not always agree with all systems out there, and interestingly it primarily affects brand name machines.

Download the Alternate install CD instead. This uses a far simpler (and faster) text-based install mode that will work on the most obscure of PC hardware.

[aesis05401]

I don't know about threads for 9.04 on this box, but there are tons of threads about 8.04 and 8.10 running on the same model laptop.

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=739765
http://www.crapules.com/wordpress/2008/06/02/alienware-m15x-and-ubuntu/
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=897770

Looks like you should be able to get going with a few adjustments to your boot process. The sound has been the persistent issue, but there are a number of solutions to try already enumerated elsewhere.