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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statements (Forms S-8 No. 33-88036, No. 333-49559 and No. 333-49671 and Forms
S-3 No. 33-61940, No. 33-61647 and No. 333-33867), as amended, and in the
related Prospectus of Methode Electronics, Inc. of our report dated June 6,
2000, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Methode
Electronics, Inc. included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K/A) for the year
ended April 30, 2000.
Ernst & Young LLP
Chicago, Illinois
August 11, 2000
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