CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (215)	$ 491	$ (105)	$ 2,428
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	39	17	(50)	(57)
Gain (loss) on investments, net	4	(2)	2	(3)
Gain (loss) on derivatives, net	3	(1)	2	(19)
Pension liability adjustments	0	1	(5)	19
Other comprehensive income (loss)	46	15	(51)	(60)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(169)	506	(156)	2,368
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	(1)	1
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Micron	$ (169)	$ 506	$ (157)	$ 2,369