EXHIBIT 5.1

                                February 20, 2002


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 February 20, 2002 (the
"Registration Statement"), in connection with the registration under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, of shares to be issued under the 1993
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (as to 3,000,000 shares) and the 1999 Stock Plan
(as to 12,000,000 shares)(collectively, the "Plans" and "Shares" as
appropriate). 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
                                            Professional Corporation

                                            /s/ WILSON SONSINI GOODRICH & ROSATI