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Segment Information (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 02, 2016	Jun. 27, 2015
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	(86)	(34)
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	(15)	(8)
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	(15)	(11)
Unallocated amount to segment [Member] | Licensing-Related [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	(2)	(1)
Unallocated amount to segment [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ (54)	$ (14)

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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