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Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Dec. 01, 2011
Dec. 02, 2010
Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted [Line Items]    
Antidilutive potential common shares that could dilute basic earnings per share in the future (in shares) 285.5 162.2
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]    
Net income (loss) available to Micron shareholders - Basic $ (187) $ 155
Net effect of assumed conversion of debt 0 2
Net income (loss) available to Micron shareholders - Diluted $ (187) $ 157
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]    
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Basic (in shares) 981.4 972.9
Net effect of dilutive equity awards, escrow shares and assumed conversion of debt (in shares) 0 58.4
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Diluted (in shares) 981.4 1,031.3
Earnings (loss) per share:    
Basic (in dollars per share) $ (0.19) $ 0.16
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ (0.19) $ 0.15