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Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 25, 2011
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 25, 2011
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]        
Share-based compensation expense $ (448) $ (284) $ (1,292) $ (870)
Other corporate expenses, net (1,757) [1] (1,359) [1] (4,216) [1] (4,169) [1]
Operating income 11,573 9,379 44,297 25,080
Operating Segments
        
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]        
Operating income $ 13,778 $ 11,022 $ 49,805 $ 30,119
[1] Other corporate expenses include research and development, corporate marketing expenses, manufacturing costs and variances not included in standard costs, and other separately managed general and administrative expenses.