EXHIBIT 5.1

                                 October 1, 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 or about October 1, 2002 (the
"Registration Statement"), in connection with the registration under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, of authorized shares to be issued under the
1993 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (as to 1,000,000 shares) (the "Plan" and
"Shares"). 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
Plan.

        It is our opinion that, when issued and sold in the manner described in
the Plan and pursuant to the agreements which accompany each grant under the
Plan, 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