| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2417402 - Disclosure - GUARANTEES (Details) (http://www.agilent.com/role/GuaranteesDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001090872 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Guarantees [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2012-11-01 - 2013-10-31 | 2011-11-01 - 2012-10-31 | |
Guarantees [Abstract] | ||
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Summary of standard warranty accrual activity | ||
Beginning balance | 60,000,000 | 50,000,000 |
Reserve acquired upon close of Dako acquisition | 0 | 1,000,000 |
Accruals for warranties including change in estimates | 92,000,000 | 87,000,000 |
Settlements made during the period | (83,000,000) | (78,000,000) |
Ending balance | 69,000,000 | 60,000,000 |
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract] | ||
Accruals for warranties due within one year | 48,000,000 | 51,000,000 |
Accruals for warranties due after one year | 21,000,000 | 9,000,000 |
Balance as of October 31,2013 and 2012 | 69,000,000 | 60,000,000 |