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Product Warranties (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2018
Minimum [Member]
Product warranties with original equipment manufacturers	30 days
Maximum [Member]
Warranty period	1 year
Product warranties with original equipment manufacturers	90 days

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