XML 54 R43.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v3.7.0.1
WARRANTY, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Standard warranty
Activity related to the standard warranty accrual, which is included in other accrued and other long-term liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheet, is as follows:
 
Nine Months Ended
 
July 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
(in millions)
Beginning balance
$
44

 
$
53

Accruals for warranties including change in estimate
24

 
16

Settlements made during the period
(23
)
 
(24
)
Ending balance
$
45


$
45

 
 
 
 
Accruals for warranties due within one year
$
24

 
$
23

Accruals for warranties due after one year
21

 
22

Ending balance
$
45

 
$
45