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Guarantees (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2013
Guarantees  
Changes in aggregate product warranty liabilities

The changes in HP's aggregate product warranty liabilities for the three months ended January 31, 2013 were as follows:

 
  In millions  

Product warranty liability at October 31, 2012

  $ 2,170  

Accruals for warranties issued

    523  

Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates)

    (7 )

Settlements made (in cash or in kind)

    (566 )
       

Product warranty liability at January 31, 2013

  $ 2,120