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Balance Sheet Components - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2021 | Jan. 26, 2020 | Jan. 27, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |  |
Depreciation expense | $ 486 | $ 355 | $ 233
Accumulated amortization of lease hold improvements and capital lease | $ 223 | $ 216 |

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