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Segment Information (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Mar. 01, 2012
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Mar. 03, 2011
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Mar. 01, 2012
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Mar. 03, 2011
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net sales | $ 2,009 | $ 2,257 | $ 4,099 | $ 4,509 |
| Operating income (loss) | (205) | 179 | (287) | 569 |
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NSG [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net sales | 734 | 552 | 1,417 | 1,054 |
| Operating income (loss) | 97 | 72 | 191 | 129 |
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DSG [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net sales | 608 | 841 | 1,264 | 1,744 |
| Operating income (loss) | (167) | 51 | (306) | 276 |
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WSG [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net sales | 307 | 510 | 680 | 1,021 |
| Operating income (loss) | (129) | 10 | (187) | 66 |
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ESG [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net sales | 242 | 252 | 504 | 518 |
| Operating income (loss) | 15 | 58 | 53 | 136 |
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All Other [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net sales | 118 | 102 | 234 | 172 |
| Operating income (loss) | $ (21) | $ (12) | $ (38) | $ (38) |