CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 30, 2012	Sep. 01, 2011	Sep. 02, 2010
Net income (loss)	$ (1,031)	$ 190	$ 1,900
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency translation adjustments	(16)	63	11
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments	(24)	11	5
Net gain (loss) on derivatives	(18)	48	0
Pension liability adjustments	0	5	(2)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(58)	127	14
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(1,089)	317	1,914
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	5	(29)	(49)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Micron	$ (1,084)	$ 288	$ 1,865