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REVENUE Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Accrued sales returns | $ 26 |  | $ 26 |  | $ 29
Accrued sales incentives | $ 58 |  | $ 58 |  | $ 62
Service Revenue [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Percent of Total Company Revenue | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% |

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