The present invention features an electronic component system. The removable connection maintains precise optical alignment of curved domes with significant optical power, yet also is effective with simple flat windows. In accordance with preferred embodiments, a filteringpurification process is provided that desirably utilizes one or more of: condensation of the hydrocarbon; particulate filtration; chemical filtration using activated filters; and catalytic oxidation. After the adapter card completes the reset operation, it notifies the system that the reset is completed.