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Warranty, Guarantees and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Apr. 29, 2012
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May 01, 2011
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Apr. 29, 2012
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May 01, 2011
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| Changes in the warranty reserves | ||||
| Beginning balance | $ 161 | $ 173 | $ 168 | $ 155 |
| Provisions for warranty | 33 | 48 | 62 | 99 |
| Consumption of reserves | (42) | (37) | (78) | (70) |
| Ending balance | $ 152 | $ 184 | $ 152 | $ 184 |
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- Definition
Amount as of the balance sheet date of the aggregate standard product warranty liability. Does not include the balance for the extended product warranty liability. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Represents the aggregate Increase or Decrease in the liability during the reporting period for accruals related to preexisting standard product warranties (including adjustments related to changes in estimates). Does not include any Increase or Decrease in the liability for accruals related to extended product warranties. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Represents the aggregate increase in the liability for accruals related to standard product warranties issued during the reporting period. Does not include any increase in the liability for accruals related to extended product warranties. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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