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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM (A) THE
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS AND BALANCE SHEETS OF WESTERM DIGITAL CORPORATION
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH (B) ANNUAL REPORT TO
SHAREHOLDERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUN 29, 1996.
</LEGEND>
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