CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	May 31, 2012	Sep. 01, 2011
Assets
Cash and equivalents	$ 2,191	$ 2,160
Short-term investments	134	0
Receivables	1,333	1,497
Inventories	1,894	2,080
Other current assets	78	95
Total current assets	5,630	5,832
Intangible assets, net	386	414
Property, plant and equipment, net	7,158	7,555
Equity method investments	403	483
Long-term marketable investments	361	52
Other noncurrent assets	378	416
Total assets	14,316	14,752
Liabilities and equity
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,547	1,830
Deferred income	247	443
Equipment purchase contracts	121	67
Current portion of long-term debt	262	140
Total current liabilities	2,177	2,480
Long-term debt	2,936	1,861
Other noncurrent liabilities	717	559
Total liabilities	5,830	4,900
Commitments and contingencies
Micron shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.10 par value, 3,000 shares authorized, 994.6 shares issued and outstanding (984.3 as of September 1, 2011)	99	98
Additional capital	8,791	8,610
Accumulated deficit	(1,159)	(370)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	80	132
Total Micron shareholders' equity	7,811	8,470
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	675	1,382
Total equity	8,486	9,852
Total liabilities and equity	$ 14,316	$ 14,752