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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
(Form S-8 Nos. 33-45085, 33-58906, 33-83760, 33-90842, 333-4064, 333-23973,
333-52379, 333-74645, and 333-48244) of our report dated October 30, 2000
(except for Note 15, as to which the date is December 1, 2000), with respect to
the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Read-Rite Corporation
included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended September 30, 2000.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
San Jose, California
December 22, 2000
