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Fair Value Measurements - Fair and Carrying Value (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Feb. 27, 2014
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Aug. 29, 2013
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| Fair value and carrying value disclosure [Line Items] | ||
| Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 6,547 | $ 6,037 |
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Fair Value [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
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| Fair value and carrying value disclosure [Line Items] | ||
| Convertible notes | 5,693 | 4,167 |
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Fair Value [Member] | Reorganization Obligation And Other Notes [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
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| Fair value and carrying value disclosure [Line Items] | ||
| Elpida creditor installment payments and other notes | 2,907 | 2,269 |
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Carrying Value [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member]
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| Fair value and carrying value disclosure [Line Items] | ||
| Long-term Debt, Gross | 2,658 | 2,506 |
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Carrying Value [Member] | Reorganization Obligation And Other Notes [Member]
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| Fair value and carrying value disclosure [Line Items] | ||
| Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 2,843 | $ 2,279 |