Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 29, 2012	Dec. 01, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,834	$ 2,090
Operating loss	(157)	(82)
NSG [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	617	683
Operating loss	12	94
DSG [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	600	656
Operating loss	(112)	(139)
ESG [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	278	262
Operating loss	78	38
WSG [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	263	373
Operating loss	(64)	(58)
All Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	76	116
Operating loss	(13)	(17)
Unallocated [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating loss	$ (58)	$ 0