Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 30, 2013	May 31, 2012	May 30, 2013	May 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 2,318	$ 2,172	$ 6,230	$ 6,271
Operating income (loss)	149	(188)	29	(463)
DSG [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	924	750	2,280	2,014
Operating income (loss)	118	(75)	(40)	(377)
NSG [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	730	760	2,060	2,177
Operating income (loss)	58	(2)	135	196
ESG [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	305	265	865	769
Operating income (loss)	65	33	208	87
WSG [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	276	276	752	956
Operating income (loss)	(62)	(103)	(213)	(288)
All Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	83	121	273	355
Operating income (loss)	$ (30)	$ (41)	$ (61)	$ (81)