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Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2019
Guarantees and Product Warranties [Abstract]  
Changes in Aggregate Product Warranty Liabilities
HP’s aggregate product warranty liabilities and changes were as follows:
 
For the fiscal years ended October 31
 
2019
 
2018
 
In millions
Balance at beginning of year
$
915

 
$
898

Accruals for warranties issued
1,051

 
1,042

Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates)
(3
)
 
(15
)
Settlements made (in cash or in kind)
(1,041
)
 
(1,010
)
Balance at end of year
$
922

 
$
915