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2419402 - Disclosure - GUARANTEES (Details)
(http://www.agilent.com/role/GuaranteesDetails)
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Guarantees [Abstract]Period [Axis]
2015-11-01 - 2016-10-31
2014-11-01 - 2015-10-31
Guarantees [Abstract]
 
 
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
 
 
Summary of standard warranty accrual activity
 
 
Beginning balance
31,000,000  
30,000,000  
Accruals for warranties including change in estimates
53,000,000  
53,000,000  
Settlements made during the period
(49,000,000) 
(52,000,000) 
Ending balance
35,000,000  
 
31,000,000  
 
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]
 
 
Accruals for warranties due within one year
34,000,000  
29,000,000  
Accruals for warranties due after one year
1,000,000  
2,000,000