EXHIBIT 5.1


                               December 20, 2001


Sanmina-SCI Corporation
2700 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95134

     RE: REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8

Ladies and Gentlemen:

      We have examined the Registration Statement on Form S-8 to be filed by you
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 20, 2001 (the
"Registration Statement"), in connection with the registration under the
Securities Act of 1933, of the 1994 Stock Option Plan, the 2000 Stock Incentive
Plan and the SCI Systems, Inc. Board of Directors Deferred Compensation Plan
(collectively, the "Plans"). As your counsel in connection with this
transaction, we have examined the proceedings taken and are familiar with the
proceedings proposed to be taken by you in connection with the issuance and sale
of the Shares pursuant to the Plans.

     It is our opinion that, when issued and sold in the manner described in
the Plans and pursuant to the agreements which accompany each grant under the
Plans, the Shares will be legally and validly issued, fully-paid and
non-assessable.

     We consent to the use of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration
Statement, and further consent to the use of our name wherever appearing in the
Registration Statement and any amendments thereto.

                                        Very truly yours,

                                        WILSON SONSINI GOODRICH & ROSATI

                                        /s/ WILSON SONSINI GOODRICH & ROSATI