EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Retirement, Severance, and Administrative Committee
Western Digital Corporation 401(k) Plan
Lake Forest, California
Western Digital Corporation 401(k) Plan
Lake Forest, California
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 33-56128) of our report dated June 4, 2010, relating to the financial statements and supplemental schedule of the Western Digital Corporation 401(k) Plan appearing on this Form 11-K for the period from July 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009.
/s/ BDO Seidman, LLP
Costa Mesa, California
June 4, 2010
Costa Mesa, California
June 4, 2010