Basic steps

theres more detail, but too much to type)
Contact provider and verify settings of new and old T1.
they must match or you will need to retranslate accordingly on the switch.
use display sync command to view all the DS1 packs in the switch that are recognized ion the switch. sometimes the tech will (hopefully) label the circuit here.
you should always bring up the new T1 a week before you cutover!, this gives you a chance to verify that it will remain stable.
Never port DID numbers over on the night of the T1 cut! no matter how prepared you may be, you never can tell what will go wrong. this buys you time to complete each step.
build a new trunk group that is identical to the old one and use that for testing, once the T is up and ready to go into service you mearly have to remove the new trunk group and replace the memebrs of the old one with your new one or just change the plug at the smart jack!
To find your old T1 you can do the following:
make a call on the T1 or a call you know will grab a channel from it.
while on the phone call, type in the command status station xxxx the telephone your using to make the call.
note the connected to port number.
type display port xxxxxxx
this will tell you what trunk group your using.
display trunk group xx and check the members, this will tell you the board your using and when you status sync, you can see what DS1 your using if it's labeled.
trace the cable from the back of the switch of that slot number where the card is and find the smart jack where it is plugged in too.