How Boot to USB? (To Install New OS)

How can I install a new copy of Ubuntu on a T400?
The existing OS got corrupt. I got the clean OS on a USB drive.
I set all USB drives to boot first in the boot order setup.
The computer keeps booting to the corrupt OS on the hard drive.

'evening.
I'm no expert at bootable USB sticks, but what I do know is that they need to be prepared correctly before the machine will boot from it, regardless of putting it 1st in the order.
Since you're wanting to install Ubuntu from a prepared stick, have a look at:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/FromUSBStick
At my quick glance, it looks like the info you need will be there.
Hope this helps.
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