Other Non-Operating Income (Expense), Net Other Non-Operating Income (Expense), Net (Details) (USD $) In Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 01, 2011	Sep. 02, 2010	Sep. 03, 2009
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Other non-operating income (expense), net	$ (103)	$ 54	$ (16)
Debt Restructure [Member]
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Other non-operating income (expense), net	113
Inotera [Member]
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Other non-operating income (expense), net		$ 56