Warranty, Guarantees And Contingencies (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 26, 2015

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Changes in the warranty reserves

Changes in the warranty reserves are presented below:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	April 26, 2015			April 27, 2014			April 26, 2015			April 27, 2014
	(In millions)
Beginning balance	$	119		$	106		$	113		$	102
Provisions for warranty	31			29			67			56
Consumption of reserves	(27		)	(26		)	(57		)	(49		)
Ending balance	$	123		$	109		$	123		$	109