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Balance Sheet Details - Accrued Warranty (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 6.8 | $ 8.8
Charges to costs and expenses | 32.7 | 17.4
Costs incurred | (32.1) | (19.4)
Ending balance | $ 7.4 | $ 6.8

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