Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Restructuring and Other Special Charges, Net (Narrative) (Details)

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Restructuring and Other Special Charges, Net (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Sep. 24, 2016
Jun. 25, 2016
Mar. 26, 2016
Dec. 26, 2015
Sep. 26, 2015
Jun. 27, 2015
Mar. 28, 2015
Dec. 27, 2014
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 26, 2015
Dec. 27, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve                        
Asset impairment charges     $ 33                  
Restructuring and other special charges, net $ 0 $ 0 $ (7) $ (3) $ (6) $ 48 $ 0 $ 87   $ (10) $ 129 $ 71
Dense Server Systems Business Exit                        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve                        
Severance and benefits charges (reversals), net                     4  
Asset impairment charges                     7  
Contract or program termination charges                     3  
Restructuring and other special charges, net                     76  
Impairment charge                     62  
2015 Restructuring Plan                        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve                        
Reduction of the Company's global workforce 5.00%                 5.00%    
Charges (reversals), net                   $ (1) 37  
Severance and benefits charges (reversals), net                     27  
Facility consolidations and closure charges (reversals), net                     1  
Asset impairment charges                     9  
2014 Restructuring Plan                        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve                        
Reduction of the Company's global workforce 6.00%                 6.00%    
Charges (reversals), net                 $ 57 $ (9) 16  
Severance and benefits charges (reversals), net                 44   2  
Facility consolidations and closure charges (reversals), net                 1   9  
Asset impairment charges                 6   $ 5  
Contract or program termination charges                 $ 6