EXHIBIT 16

Office of the Chief Accountant
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549


May 30, 2002


We have read Item 4 of Form 8-K dated May 30, 2002, of Sanmina-SCI Corporation
and are in agreement with statements contained in paragraphs 2,3 and 4
therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the
registrant contained therein.


Very truly yours,


                                        /s/ ERNST & YOUNG, LLP



cc: Mr. Rick R. Ackel, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer --
Sanmina-SCI Corporation