1 EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-28727) of Reptron Electronics, Inc. of our report dated May 21, 1999, appearing on page 1 of the Annual Report on Form 11-K of the Reptron Electronics, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan for the fiscal years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997. /s/ Grant Thornton LLP - ------------------------------ Tampa, Florida June 28, 1999 18