2 cd's are stuck in disc drive

i have 2 cds stuck in disc drive an do not have phone service for apple care help nor can i get to a service center

Then you'll have to either wait until you can get the machine to a service provider or remove the drive, take the cover off it, and remove the discs manually. You can find good illustrated instructions for removing the drive here:
http://www.ifixit.com/Browse/MacBook_Pro
Be careful to pick the right instruction set for your particular MBP model, and don't try the do-it yourself procedure unless you have the necessary tools.

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