Trouble installing Xubuntu 18.04 on brand new Del 17 3000

[Tom H]

> I just picked up a new Dell Inspiron 17 3000 laptop to help my girl
> upgrade to a newer piece of hardware.
>
> However, the Dell does not seem to like Xubuntu 18.04 DVD
> installer.
>
> I tried disabling UEFI (and a host of other related settings), but
> then it won't even boot the Win 10 that came preinstalled.
>
> What I did:
>
> 1. Inserted my 18.04. 1 boot DVD.
>
> 2. Powered up the Dell and selected option F12 (boot options)
>
> 3. Selected the DVD drive for the boot drive.
>
> The screen goes blank, the drive whirs and clicks for a few
> seconds, then nothing.
>
> I know it can take a minute or two for the installer to come up,
> but it never does.

I'll have an Inspiron 13 7000 this weekend. Hopefully, this isn't a
generalized problem...

Is the ISO OK?

Is the DVD OK?

Is the DVD drive OK?