Guarantees, Indemnifications, and Warranties (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2018

Guarantees [Abstract]

Changes in Aggregate Product Warranty Liabilities and Changes

HP’s aggregate product warranty liabilities and changes were as follows:

	Nine months ended July 31, 2018
	In millions
Balance at beginning of period	$	898
Accruals for warranties issued	758
Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates)	(14		)
Settlements made (in cash or in kind)	(747		)
Balance at end of period	$	895